1996 Opel Frontera vs. 2001 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2001 Seat Toledo is newer by 5 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Frontera (115 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 770 kg more than 2001 Seat Toledo. 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 2001 Seat Toledo. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Frontera | 2001 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Frontera | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
