2003 Opel Frontera vs. 2012 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2012 Lancia Musa is newer by 9 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 113 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Musa. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Frontera weights approximately 442 kg more than 2012 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lancia Musa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel 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 Opel Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Musa. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Frontera | 2012 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Opel | Lancia |
| Model | Frontera | Musa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
