1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2001 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2001 Opel Frontera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Frontera weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Opel Frontera (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Step Wagon | 2001 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Step Wagon | Frontera |
Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1972 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2470 mm |