1997 Opel Frontera vs. 1997 Peugeot 605
To start off, both 1997 Opel Frontera and 1997 Peugeot 605 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, 1997 Peugeot 605 (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 199 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 605.
Because 1997 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Peugeot 605. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 605. (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Opel Frontera | 1997 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Frontera | 605 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
