2000 Acura RL vs. 2000 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 2000 Acura RL and 2000 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Opel Frontera. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Acura RL.
Because 2000 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Frontera. 2000 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura RL | 2000 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Acura | Opel |
Model | RL | Frontera |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2470 mm |