1984 Volvo 760 vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 505 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760.
Because 2010 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Volvo 760. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Opel Antara 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, 2010 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Volvo 760 | 2010 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Volvo | Opel |
| Model | 760 | Antara |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2316 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |
