2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sportage and 2006 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,654 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage.
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 Opel Antara (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2006 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Sportage | Antara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2654 cc | 1899 cc |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
