2000 Opel Frontera vs. 1990 Plymouth Colt
To start off, 2000 Opel Frontera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Colt 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 54 more horse power than 1990 Plymouth Colt. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1990 Plymouth Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 760 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Colt. 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 1990 Plymouth Colt. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Plymouth Colt. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Frontera | 1990 Plymouth Colt | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Frontera | Colt |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2400 mm |
