2003 BMW X Activity vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, both 2003 BMW X Activity 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 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X Activity (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X Activity should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 BMW X Activity.

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, 2003 BMW X Activity (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X Activity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera.

Compare all specifications:

2003 BMW X Activity 2003 Vauxhall Frontera
Make BMW Vauxhall
Model X Activity Frontera
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2992 cc 3165 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 228 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1820 kg
Vehicle Length 4560 mm 4700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2710 mm


 

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