2000 Opel Frontera vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2005 Skoda Fabia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Frontera 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 36 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 500 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 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 2005 Skoda Fabia. 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, 2005 Skoda Fabia (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Frontera | 2005 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Frontera | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
