2010 Chrysler 300 vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, both 2010 Chrysler 300 and 2010 Kia Soul were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 709 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chrysler 300 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 2010 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chrysler 300 | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | 300 | Soul |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6100 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1186 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 48 L |