2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 6 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 166 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 685 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. 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 2006 Smart Roadster. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Salsa | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Seat | Smart |
| Model | Salsa | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
