2006 Opel Antara vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 7 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 1,899 cc, 2006 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2006 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Fiesta. 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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta. 2006 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Fiesta 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 | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Opel | Ford |
Model | Antara | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1899 cc | 1600 cc |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 1400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1976 mm |