2005 Fiat Marea Weekend vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Soul (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Soul weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. 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, 2012 Kia Soul (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. 2012 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend | 2012 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Marea Weekend | Soul |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
