1999 Audi A4 vs. 1999 Opel Frontera

To start off, both 1999 Audi A4 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 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (248 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 Audi A4.

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, 1999 Audi A4 (339 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Audi A4 1999 Opel Frontera
Make Audi Opel
Model A4 Frontera
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 2171 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 248 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4150 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 1900 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 1820 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2470 mm


 

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