2005 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2010 Opel Antara (320 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm). This means 2010 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota RAV4 | 2010 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | RAV4 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |
