2006 Opel Antara vs. 2001 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2006 Opel Antara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Opel Antara. (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Antara.
Because 2006 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Soarer. (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Antara | 2001 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Antara | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1899 cc | 4292 cc |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
