2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2000 Seat Salsa. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Salsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 126 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 Jaguar XK. 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 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Salsa | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Seat | Jaguar |
| Model | Salsa | XK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
