1990 GMC Suburban vs. 1991 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1991 Opel Frontera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 GMC Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1991 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1991 Opel Frontera.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Opel Frontera. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Opel Frontera. 1990 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1991 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 1991 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 GMC Suburban | 1991 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Suburban | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2470 mm |
