2000 Opel Frontera vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2000 Opel Frontera. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 83 kg more than 2000 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Frontera. 2010 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Frontera | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Frontera | S80 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2835 mm |
