2003 Opel Frontera vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2003 Opel Frontera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2003 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Frontera weights approximately 315 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996.
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, 2001 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Frontera | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Frontera | 996 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |