2000 Opel Frontera vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Opel Frontera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. 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 38 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 675 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. 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 1988 Toyota Carina. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Frontera | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Frontera | Carina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |