2002 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 2002 BMW 330 and 2002 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Frontera weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Opel Frontera (291 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (237 Nm). This means 2002 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2002 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 330 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
