1998 Nissan President vs. 2002 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2002 Opel Frontera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 170 kg more than 2002 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Frontera. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2002 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 2002 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan President | 2002 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | President | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4494 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2470 mm |
