2002 Vauxhall Frontera vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. 2013 BMW M6 has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Frontera has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Vauxhall Frontera | 2013 BMW M6 | |
Make | Vauxhall | BMW |
Model | Frontera | M6 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3164 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4903 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2106 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2851 mm |