2003 Alpina Roadster vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, both 2003 Alpina Roadster and 2003 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina Roadster (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 194 kg more than 2003 Alpina Roadster.

Because 2003 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alpina Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Alpina Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alpina Roadster 2003 Vauxhall Frontera
Make Alpina Vauxhall
Model Roadster Frontera
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3346 cc 3165 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 362 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1626 kg 1820 kg
Vehicle Length 4100 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2710 mm


 

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