2012 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Soul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Soul 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 70 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
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 (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. 2010 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 2012 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2012 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Daihatsu Charade | 2010 Kia Soul | |
Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
Model | Charade | Soul |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 48 L |