1999 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1999 Opel Frontera

To start off, both 1999 Cadillac Eldorado 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 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Cadillac Eldorado (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Eldorado.

Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Cadillac Eldorado. 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 Cadillac Eldorado (407 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm). This means 1999 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Cadillac Eldorado 1999 Opel Frontera
Make Cadillac Opel
Model Eldorado Frontera
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4564 cc 2171 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 260 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1820 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2470 mm


 

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