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 2,345 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V50. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V50.
Because 2006 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volvo V50. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V50. (231 Nm @ 4400 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 | 2345 cc |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
