2000 Seat Salsa vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina 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 159 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (88 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 615 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. 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 1980 Toyota Carina. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina. 2000 Seat Salsa has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Seat Salsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Salsa | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Salsa | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
