2006 Opel Antara vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Opel Antara and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Opel Antara. (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 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 2006 Volvo S40. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Antara | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Antara | S40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1899 cc | 2521 cc |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
