1980 Austin Marina vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Marina would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 690 kg more than 1980 Austin Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Austin Marina. 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina. 2000 Seat Salsa has automatic transmission and 1980 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1980 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Seat Salsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | Marina | Salsa |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
