2010 Kia Soul vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2010 Kia Soul and 2010 Fiat Panda 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 83 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 317 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Soul | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Kia | Fiat |
| Model | Soul | Panda |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 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 | 953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 35 L |
