1995 Opel Frontera vs. 1994 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1995 Opel Frontera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. Both 1995 Opel Frontera and 1994 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota RAV4 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1995 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Frontera weights approximately 519 kg more than 1994 Toyota RAV4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Toyota RAV4 (175 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Frontera. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Opel Frontera | 1994 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
