2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 2010 Opel Antara

To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Extreme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Extreme would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 1399 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 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) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 2010 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 2010 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Extreme has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Extreme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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