1999 BMW 740 vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW 740. 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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 740 | Salsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 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 | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 2035 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2590 mm |
