2000 Seat Salsa vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 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 101 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 220 kg more than 1975 Volvo 260. 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 1975 Volvo 260. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Seat Salsa | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Seat | Volvo |
Model | Salsa | 260 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |