2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2001 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 9 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2001 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 787 kg more than 2001 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2001 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Escalade | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2470 mm |
