2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Seat Salsa. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Salsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 832 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa. 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 2010 GMC Savana. 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 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Salsa | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Seat | GMC |
| Model | Salsa | Savana |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 117 L |
