2000 Seat Salsa vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica 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 184 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 815 kg more than 1978 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Salsa | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Salsa | Publica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
