2005 Opel Frontera vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2005 Opel Frontera and 2005 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Clio (252 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Frontera weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio.
Because 2005 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Frontera | 2005 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Frontera | Clio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
