1980 Buick Electra vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Electra | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1820 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 |
