2001 Opel Frontera vs. 2001 Subaru WX 01
To start off, both 2001 Opel Frontera and 2001 Subaru WX 01 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru WX 01 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru WX 01 should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Frontera weights approximately 210 kg more than 2001 Subaru WX 01.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Subaru WX 01 (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru WX 01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Frontera. 2001 Subaru WX 01 has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Subaru WX 01 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Frontera | 2001 Subaru WX 01 | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Frontera | WX 01 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
