2006 Opel Antara vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Opel | Land Rover |
Model | Antara | Defender |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1899 cc | 2402 cc |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |