2002 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Kia Soul (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | GTV | Soul |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |