2000 Fiat Coupe vs. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Coupe. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 640 kg more than 2000 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Fiat Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall 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, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Coupe. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Coupe has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Coupe | 2001 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
| Model | Coupe | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
