1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 1996 Caterham 7 and 1996 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 1161 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Caterham 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Opel Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | 7 | Frontera |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1639 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2710 mm |