2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2000 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2000 Opel Frontera. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 555 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2000 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 2000 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Guara | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
