2001 Toyota MR2 vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Antara weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota MR2. 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, 2011 Opel Antara (320 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2011 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota MR2 | 2011 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | MR2 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
