2000 Seat Salsa vs. 1986 Talbot Solara
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Talbot Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Talbot Solara 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 160 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Solara. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 472 kg more than 1986 Talbot Solara. 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 1986 Talbot Solara. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Solara. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Salsa | 1986 Talbot Solara | |
| Make | Seat | Talbot |
| Model | Salsa | Solara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
