1996 Opel Frontera vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 1998 Rover 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Frontera 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 32 more horse power than 1998 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 519 kg more than 1998 Rover 400. 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 1998 Rover 400. 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 (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 400. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Frontera | 1998 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Frontera | 400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
