2005 Mazda AZ vs. 2002 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2005 Mazda AZ is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2005 Mazda AZ. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda AZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Frontera weights approximately 960 kg more than 2005 Mazda AZ. 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, 2002 Opel Frontera (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda AZ. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda AZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda AZ | 2002 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | AZ | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2470 mm |
