2001 Opel Frontera vs. 2009 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2009 Seat Ibiza is newer by 8 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 73 more horse power than 2009 Seat Ibiza. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Frontera weights approximately 538 kg more than 2009 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Seat Ibiza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Opel 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, 2009 Seat Ibiza (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Frontera | 2009 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Opel | Seat |
| Model | Frontera | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |
