Opel Frontera (1992 – 1995) vs Lancia Zeta (1994 – 2001): specs compared
The Lancia Zeta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 147 hp against 125 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.1 s against 18.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 153 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 9.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,530 kg against 1,770 kg. The Opel Frontera dates from 1992 – 1995, the Lancia Zeta from 1994 – 2001.
| Specification |
Opel
Frontera
1992 – 1995
|
Lancia
Zeta
1994 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1995 | 1994 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 125 hp | 110 – 147 hp |
| Torque | 195 – 215 Nm | 180 – 258 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 18.6 – 19.3 s | 10.1 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 147 – 153 km/h | 175 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.9 – 11.3 L/100 km | 6.7 – 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,481 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,819 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,770 – 1,820 kg | 1,530 – 1,578 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

