2000 Seat Salsa vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 129 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 390 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Salsa | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Salsa | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 2562 cc |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
