2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 2004 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is newer by 1 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Frontera.
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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 2004 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Discovery 3 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
