2000 Fiat Multipla vs. 2000 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Multipla 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Frontera (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Multipla. (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 455 kg more than 2000 Fiat Multipla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Fiat Multipla. 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 Opel Frontera (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Multipla. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Multipla | 2000 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Multipla | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
