Opel Frontera 1992 vs Opel Frontera 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.6 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Frontera 1998 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Frontera 1992 engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Frontera 1998, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Opel Frontera 1998. Due to the lower power, Opel Frontera 1992 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 11.1 | |
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The Opel Frontera 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Frontera 1992 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera 1998, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Frontera 1992 could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Frontera 1998 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Frontera 1992 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Frontera 1992 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Opel Frontera 1992 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Omega | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Frontera 1992 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
| Opel Frontera 1992 is 3 cm longer than the Opel Frontera 1998, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera 1992 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 389 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1790 litres | |
| Opel Frontera 1992 has 41 litres more trunk space than the Opel Frontera 1998. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Frontera 1998 (by 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera 1992 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Frontera 1998, which means Opel Frontera 1992 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Frontera 1998 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera 1992 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Opel Frontera 1998, so Opel Frontera 1998 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
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