2006 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 Kia SOUL
To start off, 2013 Kia SOUL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia SOUL (162 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia SOUL should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 332 kg more than 2013 Kia SOUL.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia SOUL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia SOUL. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia SOUL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Kia SOUL | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Tacoma | SOUL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 48 L |
