2001 Vauxhall Astra vs. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, both 2001 Vauxhall Astra and 2001 Vauxhall Frontera 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 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Astra. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 470 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Vauxhall Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Astra. (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Vauxhall Astra | 2001 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Vauxhall |
| Model | Astra | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
