2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Opel Antara

To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (450 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2007 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 weights approximately 303 kg more than 2007 Opel Antara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2007 Audi A8 (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A8 2007 Opel Antara
Make Audi Opel
Model A8 Antara
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 3194 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type W V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 580 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 85.6 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2148 kg 1845 kg
Vehicle Length 5200 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 11.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 65 L


 

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