1998 Honda Today vs. 1997 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Opel Frontera would be higher. 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 87 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Frontera weights approximately 929 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Today | 1997 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Today | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 655 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
