1997 Opel Frontera vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Opel Frontera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. 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 26 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 504 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Opel Frontera (203 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Opel Frontera | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Carina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
