1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 2000 Seat Salsa. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Salsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 513 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder. 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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Sidewinder | Salsa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
