2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (301 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Soul has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Soul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Silverado | Soul |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2550 mm |