2002 Mahindra Bolero vs. 2000 Seat Salsa

To start off, 2002 Mahindra Bolero 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 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 185 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mahindra Bolero weights approximately 212 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Bolero. 2000 Seat Salsa has automatic transmission and 2002 Mahindra Bolero has manual transmission. 2002 Mahindra Bolero 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.

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