1999 Opel Frontera vs. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 504 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Acclaim.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Plymouth Acclaim. 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, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (295 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Frontera | 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | |
Make | Opel | Plymouth |
Model | Frontera | Acclaim |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |