2000 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Accord (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Accord weights approximately 149 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul. 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, 2000 Honda Accord (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Accord | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Soul |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1161 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
