1994 Hyundai Accent vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1994 Hyundai Accent. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1994 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 920 kg more than 1994 Hyundai Accent. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Hyundai Accent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Hyundai Accent. (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Hyundai Accent. 2012 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 1994 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 1994 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Hyundai Accent | 2012 Opel Antara | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Accent | Antara |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |