1999 Honda Life vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 849 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Opel Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Life | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Life | Frontera |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1639 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |