2001 Honda Life vs. 2006 Opel Antara
To start off, 2006 Opel Antara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,899 cc, 2006 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life.
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, 2006 Opel Antara (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2006 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Life | 2006 Opel Antara | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Life | Antara |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1899 cc |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |