2010 Kia Soul vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sparky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sparky would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sparky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Sparky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Soul. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sparky 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, 2010 Kia Soul (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Soul | 2005 Toyota Sparky | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Soul | Sparky |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1186 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
