2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2001 Skoda Fabia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Salsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Salsa 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 2001 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 500 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 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 2001 Skoda Fabia. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Salsa | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Seat | Skoda |
| Model | Salsa | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
