1999 Audi A2 vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, both 1999 Audi A2 and 1999 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A2 (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A2 should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 954 kg more than 1999 Audi A2.

Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Audi A2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall 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 Audi A2 (320 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Audi A2 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
Make Audi Vauxhall
Model A2 Frontera
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1390 cc 3165 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 870 kg 1824 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2710 mm


 

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