2005 Opel Frontera vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 8 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2005 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Frontera. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Opel Frontera | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Opel | BMW |
Model | Frontera | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3163 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2968 mm |