2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2008 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2008 Kia Amanti is newer by 8 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Amanti (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Seat Salsa. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Amanti. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Amanti. (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Salsa | 2008 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | Salsa | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
