2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Seat Salsa. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Acadia. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | GMC | Seat |
| Model | Acadia | Salsa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
