1999 Nissan President vs. 1993 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Nissan President is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1993 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 251 kg more than 1993 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Frontera. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Frontera. 1999 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1993 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 1993 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Nissan President | 1993 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | President | Frontera |
Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1639 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2470 mm |