2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1993 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1993 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 419 kg more than 1993 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Frontera. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1993 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
