2000 Toyota Soarer vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2011 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Antara weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 Toyota Soarer.
Because 2011 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2000 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Antara. 2000 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Antara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Toyota Soarer | 2011 Opel Antara | |
Make | Toyota | Opel |
Model | Soarer | Antara |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |