1999 Opel Frontera vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 335 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera. 2005 Porsche 911 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. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Frontera | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
