1999 Opel Frontera vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 740 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera. 2010 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3230 mm |
