1997 Opel Frontera vs. 1997 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 1997 Opel Frontera and 1997 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1997 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 85 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.
Because 1997 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Sienna. 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 Toyota Sienna (284 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Frontera. (203 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Frontera. 1997 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Opel Frontera | 1997 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
