2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2001 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 10 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Opel Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 317 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 2011 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Frontera. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2001 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Sienna | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2037 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
