Opel Frontera 1992 vs Toyota 4-Runner 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.0 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 | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.6 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Toyota 4-Runner is a more dynamic driving. Opel Frontera engine produces 18 HP less power than Toyota 4-Runner, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Toyota 4-Runner. Due to the lower power, Opel Frontera reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 14.6 | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Frontera consumes 3.3 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 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 440 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Frontera 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - Part time 4WD | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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: | 7 years | 7 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Opel Frontera is 1 cm shorter 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, if possible |
1570 litres | 2100 litres | |
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Toyota 4-Runner has more luggage space. Opel Frontera has 770 litres less trunk space than the Toyota 4-Runner. 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: | 2`400 kg | 2`510 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`725 kg | 1`895 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 675 kg | 615 kg | |
| Opel Frontera load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Toyota 4-Runner. Therefore, Opel Frontera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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