1996 Plymouth Voyager vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 435 kg more than 2010 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 Plymouth Voyager (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Plymouth Voyager | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Plymouth | Kia |
Model | Voyager | Soul |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
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 |
Horse Power | 115 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 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |