2002 Lada Niva 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 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lada Niva 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 63 more horse power than 2002 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 58 kg more than 2002 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lada Niva | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Lada | Kia |
Model | Niva | Soul |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 48 L |