1996 Mitsubishi Challenger vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1996 Opel Frontera. (115 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 84 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger.
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, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Frontera. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger has automatic transmission and 1996 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 1996 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Mitsubishi Challenger | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Challenger | Frontera |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |