1997 Opel Frontera vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1997 Opel Frontera and 1997 Volkswagen Golf 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 19 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 349 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (166 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Opel Frontera | 1997 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Frontera | Golf |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |