2006 Opel Antara vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2006 Opel Antara and 2006 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V50 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Opel Antara. (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V50 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 @ 1400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V50. (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 V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Antara | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Opel | Volvo |
| Model | Antara | V50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1899 cc | 2522 cc |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
