2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (283 HP) has 169 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 620 kg more than 1999 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Range Rover | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2470 mm |
