1999 Opel Frontera vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 12 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, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Frontera | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2604 mm |
