2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 237 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
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 Mazda Tribute (206 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Tribute | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
