1998 Fiat Coupe vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Coupe (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 640 kg more than 1998 Fiat Coupe.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Fiat Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Coupe | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Coupe | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
