1996 Opel Frontera vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (164 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 193 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Frontera | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Frontera | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
