2002 Opel Frontera vs. 2000 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2002 Opel Frontera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Frontera would be higher. 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 67 more horse power than 2000 Opel Frontera. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 35 kg more than 2002 Opel Frontera.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Opel Frontera | 2000 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Frontera | Frontera |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 202 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |