2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2003 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Frontera weights approximately 880 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V. 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, 2003 Opel Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2003 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | CR-V | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
