2000 Seat Salsa vs. 1991 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Subaru Leone 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 183 more horse power than 1991 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1991 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 586 kg more than 1991 Subaru Leone. 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 1991 Subaru Leone. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Salsa | 1991 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Salsa | Leone |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
