1997 Fiat Scudo vs. 1997 Opel Frontera

To start off, both 1997 Fiat Scudo and 1997 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 604 kg more than 1997 Fiat Scudo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Fiat Scudo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Opel Frontera (203 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Scudo. (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Scudo.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Fiat Scudo 1997 Opel Frontera
Make Fiat Opel
Model Scudo Frontera
Year Released 1997 1997
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1579 cc 2197 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 78 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 125 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1035 kg 1639 kg
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1770 mm