2002 Nissan Pickup 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 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 176 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul.
Because 2002 Nissan Pickup is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Pickup | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Pickup | Soul |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
