1996 Opel Frontera vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 16 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1996 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 195 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord. 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, 2012 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Frontera | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Opel | Honda |
| Model | Frontera | Accord |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2741 mm |
