2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Kia Soul. (164 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 101 kg more than 2012 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 2009 Nissan Patrol. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Soul. (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Soul. 2009 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Soul has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Soul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Patrol | 2012 Kia Soul | |
Make | Nissan | Kia |
Model | Patrol | Soul |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4758 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 48 L |