2002 Lancia Phedra vs. 2002 Opel Frontera

To start off, both 2002 Lancia Phedra 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 73 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Phedra. (129 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Frontera weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 Lancia Phedra. 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 Lancia Phedra. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Phedra. (194 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Phedra. 2002 Opel Frontera has automatic transmission and 2002 Lancia Phedra has manual transmission. 2002 Lancia Phedra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Opel Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Lancia Phedra 2002 Opel Frontera
Make Lancia Opel
Model Phedra Frontera
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 3165 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 194 Nm 291 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2470 mm


 

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