1999 Opel Frontera vs. 1992 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru Legacy (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 443 kg more than 1992 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Subaru Legacy (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1992 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Opel Frontera | 1992 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Frontera | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1377 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |