2000 Vauxhall Frontera vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 460 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Because 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall 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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Vauxhall Frontera | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Volkswagen |
| Model | Frontera | Bora |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
