1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1991 Opel Frontera

To start off, both 1991 Chevrolet Caprice and 1991 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1991 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1991 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 311 kg more than 1991 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Opel Frontera. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Opel Frontera. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Chevrolet Caprice 1991 Opel Frontera
Make Chevrolet Opel
Model Caprice Frontera
Year Released 1991 1991
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5001 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 168 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 347 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94.9 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1639 kg
Vehicle Length 5440 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 75 L


 

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