1997 Nissan Crew vs. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 515 kg more than 1997 Nissan Crew. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan Crew. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall 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, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Nissan Crew | 2000 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Crew | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
