2002 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Tata Safari 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 6 more horse power than 2002 Tata Safari. (136 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Tata Safari weights approximately 770 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul.
Because 2002 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Tata Safari | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Tata | Kia |
Model | Safari | Soul |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |