1999 Opel Frontera vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Frontera | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Frontera | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |
