1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1992 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 1992 Aston Martin Virage and 1992 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1992 Opel Frontera. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 180 kg more than 1992 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Aston Martin Virage. 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Frontera. (211 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1992 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | Virage | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
