2001 Opel Frontera vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 Opel Frontera.
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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Frontera | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
