2005 Opel Frontera vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Opel Frontera and 2005 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Frontera weights approximately 293 kg more than 2005 Volvo S60.
Because 2005 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo S60. 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 Volvo S60 (340 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Frontera | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Frontera | S60 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3163 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1427 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |