2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2002 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 36 kg more than 2002 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 2002 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | CTS | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |
