1997 Opel Frontera vs. 1994 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Opel Frontera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Celica (169 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1997 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 342 kg more than 1994 Toyota Celica.
Because 1997 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Toyota Celica. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Celica. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Opel Frontera | 1994 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Celica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
