1996 Toyota Venture vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Soul (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Venture weights approximately 154 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Kia Soul (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Venture. 2012 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Venture will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Venture | 2012 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Venture | Soul |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
