2003 Opel Frontera vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2006 Nissan Navara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Navara weights approximately 404 kg more than 2003 Opel Frontera.
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, 2006 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Frontera | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Opel | Nissan |
| Model | Frontera | Navara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3210 mm |
