2010 Kia Soul vs. 2010 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, both 2010 Kia Soul and 2010 Daewoo Kalos were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daewoo Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Soul | 2010 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Kia | Daewoo |
| Model | Soul | Kalos |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |
