2010 Kia Soul vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2010 Kia Soul. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Soul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 229 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 1971 Holden Monaro 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 1971 Holden Monaro. 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul. 1971 Holden Monaro 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. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Soul | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Kia | Holden |
| Model | Soul | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
