1992 Opel Frontera vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 18 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1992 Opel Frontera. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Frontera weights approximately 226 kg more than 2010 Honda Element.
Because 1992 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Element. 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Frontera. (211 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Opel Frontera | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Frontera | Element |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2576 mm |
