2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 12 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2000 Seat Salsa. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Salsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 410 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 2012 BMW 550. 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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa. 2000 Seat Salsa has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 550 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 | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Seat | BMW |
| Model | Salsa | 550 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
