2006 Opel Antara vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Opel Antara and 2006 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (227 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Opel Antara. (212 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Antara.
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) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2006 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Antara | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Antara | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1899 cc | 2457 cc |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
