1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2002 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2002 Opel Frontera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 280 kg more than 2002 Opel Frontera.
Because 2002 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Buick Roadmaster (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2002 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Roadmaster | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
