1999 Opel Frontera vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 9 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 370 kg more than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Hilux. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3090 mm |
