1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 55 kg more than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2010 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2010 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Antara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 65 L |
