Opel Frontera 1992 vs Toyota 4-Runner 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.6 seconds | 18.4 seconds | |
| Opel Frontera engine produces 11 HP more power than Toyota 4-Runner, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Toyota 4-Runner. Despite the higher power, Opel Frontera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 13.8 | |
| Opel Frontera consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota 4-Runner, which means that by driving the Opel Frontera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 470 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Frontera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - Part time 4WD | |
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Toyota 4-Runner 1989: Only two wheels (one axis) are powered permanently. All wheel drive is switched on manually and can be used only on soft terrains (cannot be used on pavement). Does not have a center differential. The transfer case can have two modes, which makes it possible to use the low speed range in tough conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Frontera 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 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 | 580'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.69 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
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Opel Frontera is larger, but slightly lower. Opel Frontera is 20 cm longer than the Toyota 4-Runner, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Frontera is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 2100 litres | |
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Toyota 4-Runner has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Frontera has 770 litres less trunk space than the Toyota 4-Runner. This could mean that the Opel Frontera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota 4-Runner (by 530 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota 4-Runner, which means Opel Frontera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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