2006 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera (203 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 132 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera.
Because 2003 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall 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, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. 2006 Hyundai Trajet has automatic transmission and 2003 Vauxhall Frontera has manual transmission. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Trajet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Hyundai Trajet | 2003 Vauxhall Frontera | |
Make | Hyundai | Vauxhall |
Model | Trajet | Frontera |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 3165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |