1992 Lexus LS vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lexus LS would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1992 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lexus LS weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Lexus LS. 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, 1992 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lexus LS | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | Lexus | Seat |
| Model | LS | Salsa |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2590 mm |
