1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1992 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1992 Opel Frontera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 1992 Opel Frontera. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Frontera weights approximately 280 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1992 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 695 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Frontera. (211 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1992 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Corvette | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 906 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1760 mm |
