1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 247 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 195 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Corvette | Salsa |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
