1999 Opel Frontera vs. 1992 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Paseo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Paseo 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 21 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Paseo. (93 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Paseo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 881 kg more than 1992 Toyota Paseo. 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 1992 Toyota Paseo. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Paseo. (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 1992 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
