2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2000 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 9 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Opel Frontera. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 288 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.
Because 2000 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jeep Compass. 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, 2009 Jeep Compass (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 2000 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Compass | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
