2000 Daihatsu Naked vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu Naked. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu Naked would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Soul (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Soul weights approximately 376 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. 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, 2012 Kia Soul (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Naked | 2012 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Naked | Soul |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 48 L |
