1995 Renault Espace vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Espace would be higher. At 3,499 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Espace (804 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 557 more horse power than 2000 Seat Salsa. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Salsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 265 kg more than 1995 Renault Espace.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Renault Espace. 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, 1995 Renault Espace (705 Nm) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Renault Espace | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Espace | Salsa |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3499 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 804 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
