2000 Seat Salsa vs. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,466 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 550 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (366 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Seat Salsa 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
Make Seat Chevrolet
Model Salsa Suburban
Year Released 2000 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2791 cc 6466 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 302 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 2120 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 5580 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 3350 mm


 

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