2004 Opel Frontera vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (261 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Frontera weights approximately 390 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2004 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Sienna. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (246 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2004 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 2004 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Opel Frontera | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Frontera | Sienna |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3040 mm |