1999 Opel Frontera vs. 1992 Volvo 480
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Volvo 480. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Volvo 480 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 5 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 480. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 818 kg more than 1992 Volvo 480. 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 Volvo 480. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 480. (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 1992 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Frontera | 480 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
