2002 GMC Sierra vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Sierra (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2012 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Sierra weights approximately 415 kg more than 2012 Opel Antara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 GMC Sierra (371 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Sierra | 2012 Opel Antara | |
| Make | GMC | Opel |
| Model | Sierra | Antara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |
