2002 Opel Frontera vs. 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 2002 Opel Frontera and 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ 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 76 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Frontera weights approximately 865 kg more than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. 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 Suzuki Wagon R+. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+. (106 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Frontera | 2002 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Frontera | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
