2001 Vauxhall Frontera vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 402 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
Because 2001 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 125. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Vauxhall Frontera | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
| Model | Frontera | 125 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
