2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2002 Opel Frogster
To start off, both 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish and 2002 Opel Frogster were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2002 Opel Frogster. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Frogster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 612 kg more than 2002 Opel Frogster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Opel Frogster, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Frogster. (220 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Frogster. 2002 Opel Frogster has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Opel Frogster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2002 Opel Frogster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | Vanquish | Frogster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
