2002 Infiniti I35 vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2002 Infiniti I35 is newer by 2 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Infiniti I35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Infiniti I35 (255 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Seat Salsa. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Infiniti I35 should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Salsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 54 kg more than 2002 Infiniti I35.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Infiniti I35. 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, 2002 Infiniti I35 (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Infiniti I35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Infiniti I35 | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | Infiniti | Seat |
| Model | I35 | Salsa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1516 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
