2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2011 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2011 GMC Acadia is newer by 11 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Seat Salsa. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Salsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Acadia weights approximately 542 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 2011 GMC Acadia. 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, 2011 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Salsa | 2011 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Seat | GMC |
| Model | Salsa | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
