2007 Nissan Navara vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Kia Soul. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 854 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Navara | Soul |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |
