2011 Nissan Patrol vs. 2003 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2011 Nissan Patrol is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2003 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1065 kg more than 2003 Opel Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Patrol | 2003 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Patrol | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 559 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2785 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2470 mm |
