Opel Frontera (1993 – 1995) vs Nissan Terrano 3 Doors (1993 – 1996): specs compared
The Nissan Terrano 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 124 hp against 116 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.2 s against 17.9 s. The Opel Frontera is the lighter car, from 1,580 kg against 1,637 kg. At 4,209 mm, the Opel Frontera is 109 mm longer than the Nissan Terrano 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Opel
Frontera
1993 – 1995
|
Nissan
Terrano 3 Doors
1993 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1995 | 1993 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 hp | 100 – 124 hp |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 197 – 221 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 17.9 s | 13.2 – 19.0 s |
| Top speed | 157 km/h | 145 – 159 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 L/100 km | 10.9 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,209 mm | 4,100 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,699 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,449 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,580 kg | 1,637 – 1,743 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

