1968 Triumph 2000 vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph 2000 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Triumph 2000. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 650 kg more than 1968 Triumph 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph 2000. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Triumph 2000 | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Triumph | Opel |
| Model | 2000 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
