1997 Opel Frontera vs. 1997 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1997 Opel Frontera and 1997 Skoda Octavia 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 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1997 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 374 kg more than 1997 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Skoda Octavia. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Skoda Octavia. (173 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Opel Frontera | 1997 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Opel | Skoda |
Model | Frontera | Octavia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |