2005 Kia Retona vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2005 Kia Retona is newer by 5 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 156 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 300 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona. 2000 Seat Salsa has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Retona 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:
2005 Kia Retona | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Retona | Salsa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |