2008 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 8 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 Opel Frontera. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Frontera weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
Because 2000 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Opel 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, 2008 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 2000 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 325 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
