Land Rover Discovery 1990 vs Opel Frontera 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Land Rover Discovery) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Opel Frontera) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.5 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
|
Opel Frontera is a more dynamic driving. Land Rover Discovery engine produces 23 HP less power than Opel Frontera, but torque is 63 NM more than Opel Frontera. Due to the lower power, Land Rover Discovery reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
|
The Land Rover Discovery is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Land Rover Discovery consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera, which means that by driving the Land Rover Discovery over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Land Rover Discovery consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 89 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Land Rover Discovery gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - Full time 4WD | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
|
Land Rover Discovery has 4x4: All wheels are powered permanently, has a center differential. Full time 4WD can be used both on and off road. Transfer cases in most have two modes (low and high), which allows the use of low speed range in harsh conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Frontera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Defender | Used also on Opel Sintra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Land Rover Discovery might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Frontera engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.91 m | 1.75 m | |
| Land Rover Discovery is 21 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera, 3 cm wider, while the height of Land Rover Discovery is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1290 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1970 litres | 1720 litres | |
|
Land Rover Discovery has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Opel Frontera may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Land Rover Discovery (by 250 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Land Rover Discovery is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Frontera, which means Land Rover Discovery can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`720 kg | 2`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`925 kg | 1`803 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 795 kg | 707 kg | |
| Land Rover Discovery load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Opel Frontera. Therefore, Land Rover Discovery is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Land Rover Discovery has
|
Opel Frontera has
| |