1996 Opel Frontera vs. 1994 Plymouth Colt
To start off, 1996 Opel Frontera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Colt would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Frontera (115 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Colt. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 695 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Plymouth Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Colt. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Frontera | 1994 Plymouth Colt | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Frontera | Colt |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
