2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2001 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 100 kg more than 2001 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Nissan Quest (334 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 2001 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Quest | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2470 mm |
