1999 Opel Frontera vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 825 kg more than 1989 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Carina. 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 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
