2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 10 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 39 more horse power than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa. 2000 Seat Salsa has automatic transmission and 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Seat Salsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Seat Salsa | 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Seat | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Salsa | 159 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |