1999 Hyundai Coupe vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, both 1999 Hyundai Coupe 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 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. (111 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 609 kg more than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. 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 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Coupe. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera has automatic transmission and 1999 Hyundai Coupe has manual transmission. 1999 Hyundai Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Hyundai Coupe 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
Make Hyundai Vauxhall
Model Coupe Frontera
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1599 cc 3165 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 111 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 143 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1215 kg 1824 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2710 mm


 

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