2006 Opel Antara vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Antara would be higher. At 2,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Antara | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Opel | Volvo |
Model | Antara | S80 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1899 cc | 2000 cc |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1864 mm |