2007 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 645 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Opel Antara (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. 2010 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Elantra | 2010 Opel Antara | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Elantra | Antara |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |