2000 Opel Frontera vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Opel Frontera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Opel Frontera. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 545 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Because 2000 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Frontera | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2620 mm |
