1999 Rover 400 vs. 2013 Kia SOUL
To start off, 2013 Kia SOUL is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 400 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia SOUL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia SOUL (162 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia SOUL should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia SOUL weights approximately 108 kg more than 1999 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 400. (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Kia SOUL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rover 400 | 2013 Kia SOUL | |
| Make | Rover | Kia |
| Model | 400 | SOUL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
