1996 Pontiac Trans Sport vs. 2013 Kia SOUL
To start off, 2013 Kia SOUL is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia SOUL (162 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia SOUL should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 474 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Kia SOUL (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Kia SOUL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport | 2013 Kia SOUL | |
| Make | Pontiac | Kia |
| Model | Trans Sport | SOUL |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1702 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 48 L |
