2005 Opel Frontera vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Frontera weights approximately 268 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Opel Frontera | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Opel | Porsche |
Model | Frontera | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3163 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |