Opel Frontera 1993 vs Opel Frontera 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 202 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Frontera 1998 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Frontera 1993 engine produces 21 HP less power than Opel Frontera 1998, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Opel Frontera 1998. Due to the lower power, Opel Frontera 1993 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 11.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 11.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Frontera 1993 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera 1998, which means that by driving the Opel Frontera 1993 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Frontera 1993 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Frontera 1993 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 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 1993 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: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 1998 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | 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 1993 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
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Opel Frontera 1993 is smaller. Opel Frontera 1993 is 45 cm shorter than the Opel Frontera 1998, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Frontera 1993 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 389 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1160 litres | 1790 litres | |
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Opel Frontera 1998 has more luggage space. Opel Frontera 1993 has 89 litres less trunk space than the Opel Frontera 1998. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Frontera 1998 (by 630 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Frontera 1993 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Opel Frontera 1998, which means Opel Frontera 1993 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Frontera 1998 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Frontera 1993 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Opel Frontera 1998, so Opel Frontera 1998 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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