2002 Opel Frontera vs. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, 2002 Opel Frontera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. Both 2002 Opel Frontera and 2001 Vauxhall Frontera are equipped with a 3,165 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 202 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 2 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Frontera.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Opel Frontera 2001 Vauxhall Frontera
Make Opel Vauxhall
Model Frontera Frontera
Year Released 2002 2001
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3165 cc 3165 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 291 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1720 kg 1722 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


 

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