1997 Opel Frontera vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1997 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 761 kg more than 1997 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Frontera. (203 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Opel Frontera | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
