2000 Opel Agila 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 Opel Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Agila 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) has 143 more horse power than 2000 Opel Agila. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 707 kg more than 2000 Opel Agila. 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 Opel Agila. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Agila | 2001 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Agila | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
