1996 Opel Frontera vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1996 Opel Frontera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (121 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 339 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405. 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, 1996 Opel Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (177 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Frontera | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Frontera | 405 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
