1999 Opel Frontera vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 7 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 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (148 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 541 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touran.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Frontera | Touran |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
