2000 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1992 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,657 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1992 Opel Frontera. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Frontera weights approximately 177 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Frontera. (211 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1992 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Santa Fe | Frontera |
Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2657 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1643 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |