1992 Opel Frontera vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Avensis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1992 Opel Frontera. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Frontera weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1992 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Avensis. 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 Opel Frontera (211 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Opel Frontera | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
