1996 Mazda Levante 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 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Mazda Levante. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Frontera weights approximately 460 kg more than 1996 Mazda Levante. 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, 2005 Opel Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda Levante | 2005 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Levante | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2470 mm |
