2002 Toyota Soarer vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 442 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte. 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, 2002 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Soarer | 2012 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Soarer | Forte |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1288 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2649 mm |
