2003 Lada 2123 vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, 2007 Opel Antara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lada 2123. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lada 2123 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2003 Lada 2123. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 530 kg more than 2003 Lada 2123. 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, 2007 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada 2123. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada 2123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lada 2123 | 2007 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 2123 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
