2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2001 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2001 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Frontera weights approximately 390 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2001 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5661 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |
