2002 Pontiac Aztek vs. 2008 Opel Antara

To start off, 2008 Opel Antara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Aztek. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Aztek would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Aztek is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Aztek (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Aztek should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Aztek.

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, 2008 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Aztek.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Pontiac Aztek 2008 Opel Antara
Make Pontiac Opel
Model Aztek Antara
Year Released 2002 2008
Body Type Crossover SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3392 cc 1990 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.6:1 17.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1855 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 65 L