2004 Toyota Celica vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Celica (140 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 82 kg more than 2004 Toyota Celica.
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, 2004 Toyota Celica (170 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (167 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Celica | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Celica | Soul |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |
