1999 Opel Frontera vs. 2001 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Previa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Frontera (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Previa. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 Toyota Previa. 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 2001 Toyota Previa. 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, 2001 Toyota Previa (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 2001 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Previa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2900 mm |
