2010 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 208 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.

Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Honda Accord 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
Make Honda Vauxhall
Model Accord Frontera
Year Released 2010 1999
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 2171 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 271 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 344 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 1900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1612 kg 1820 kg
Vehicle Length 4935 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1847 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1476 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2799 mm 2470 mm


 

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