2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2002 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Frontera weights approximately 4 kg more than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2002 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
