2000 Vauxhall Frontera vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 Audi A4.
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, 2012 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. 2012 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2000 Vauxhall Frontera has manual transmission. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Vauxhall Frontera | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Audi |
| Model | Frontera | A4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2809 mm |
