1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 440 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Soul |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2550 mm |
