2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback is newer by 9 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Outback weights approximately 68 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Salsa | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Salsa | Outback |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
