2009 BMW 335 vs. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
Because 2005 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall 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, 2009 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2005 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | 335 | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
