1979 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2003 Opel Frontera is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 105 kg more than 2003 Opel Frontera.
Because 2003 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel Frontera 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, 2003 Opel Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2003 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Electra | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
