2007 BMW 325 vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 325 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
