1999 Opel Frontera vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 11 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 290 kg more than 2010 Toyota Camry.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Camry. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Camry. 2010 Toyota Camry 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. 2010 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Camry |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2776 mm |
