2000 Seat Salsa vs. 1990 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Corolla 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 173 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 645 kg more than 1990 Toyota Corolla. 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 1990 Toyota Corolla. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Corolla. 2000 Seat Salsa has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1990 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Salsa | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
