2004 Opel Frontera vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2004 Opel Frontera and 2004 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Frontera weights approximately 370 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2004 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Opel Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Frontera | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Frontera | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
