1997 Opel Frontera vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1997 Opel Frontera and 1997 Peugeot 406 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, both vehicles can yield 134 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 295 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 406.
Because 1997 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Peugeot 406. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 406. 1997 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 1997 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 1997 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Opel Frontera | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Opel | Peugeot |
Model | Frontera | 406 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |