2000 Opel Frontera vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 2000 Opel Frontera. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 315 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2000 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Frontera | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Opel | Chevrolet |
| Model | Frontera | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2685 mm |
