1996 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2005 Opel Frontera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 202 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Frontera weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Honda Legend.
Because 2005 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2005 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Legend | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2470 mm |
