2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport is newer by 1 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Trans Sport | Salsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2590 mm |
