2002 Opel Frontera vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2002 Opel Frontera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Frontera weights approximately 470 kg more than 1996 Venturi Atlantique.
Because 2002 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. 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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Frontera | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Opel | Venturi |
| Model | Frontera | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
