2000 Opel Frontera vs. 2010 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2010 Nissan Rogue 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Opel Frontera. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 267 kg more than 2010 Nissan Rogue.
Because 2000 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Rogue. 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 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Frontera | 2010 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Frontera | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4646 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1659 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
