1995 Opel Frontera vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1995 Opel Frontera and 1995 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1995 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Frontera weights approximately 235 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
Because 1995 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Porsche 968. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Frontera. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Opel Frontera | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Frontera | 968 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 92 L |
