2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2007 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 315 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Opel Antara (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2007 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Opel Antara | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Spider | Antara |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |