2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1995 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Frontera weights approximately 239 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Frontera. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Frontera |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1639 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |