2006 Opel Antara vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2006 Opel Antara and 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle. (172 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Because 2006 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle. (315 Nm @ 2950 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle. 2006 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle 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.
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2006 Opel Antara | 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Antara | Caravelle |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1899 cc | 2460 cc |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |