2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, 2007 Opel Antara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 161 kg more than 2007 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara. 2006 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Antara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2007 Opel Antara | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Pilot | Antara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 65 L |