2007 Honda Element vs. 2000 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Opel Frontera. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Frontera. 2007 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2000 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Element | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
