1999 Opel Frontera vs. 1999 GAZ 3111
To start off, both 1999 Opel Frontera and 1999 GAZ 3111 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GAZ 3111 (168 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 GAZ 3111. 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 GAZ 3111 (270 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera. 1999 GAZ 3111 has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GAZ 3111 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 1999 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Opel | GAZ |
| Model | Frontera | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3380 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
