1999 Opel Frontera vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 Toyota Century.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Century. 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Frontera | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Frontera | Century |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2870 mm |