2004 Opel Frontera vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2004 Opel Frontera and 2004 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Frontera weights approximately 382 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Opel Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Frontera | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
