Toyota 4-Runner 1990 vs Opel Frontera 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds | 17.9 seconds | |
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Toyota 4-Runner is more dynamic to drive. Toyota 4-Runner engine produces 28 HP more power than Opel Frontera, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Frontera. Thanks to more power Toyota 4-Runner reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.6 | 10.9 | |
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The Opel Frontera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota 4-Runner consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Frontera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota 4-Runner could require 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 440 km in combined cycle | 730 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: | 4x4 - Part time 4WD | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 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: | 350'000 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: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Omega, Opel Calibra | |
| 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: | 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: | 4.49 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Toyota 4-Runner is 28 cm longer than the Opel Frontera, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota 4-Runner is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1200 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 1160 litres | |
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Toyota 4-Runner has more luggage capacity. Toyota 4-Runner has 900 litres more trunk space than the Opel Frontera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota 4-Runner (by 940 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota 4-Runner is 0.8 metres more than that of the Opel Frontera, which means Toyota 4-Runner can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1600 | |
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