1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo and 1999 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. 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 Alfa Romeo Dardo (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Dardo | Frontera |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |