1976 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 355 kg more than 2011 Opel Antara.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Opel Antara (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Suburban | 2011 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Suburban | Antara |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |
