2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, 2012 Mazda 3 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 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 99 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 270 kg more than 2012 Mazda 3. 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 Mazda 3. 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3. 2000 Seat Salsa has automatic transmission and 2012 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2012 Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Seat | Mazda |
| Model | Salsa | 3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2791 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
