2007 Lexus RX vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2007 Lexus RX 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus RX (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2007 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus RX weights approximately 55 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 Lexus RX (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus RX | 2007 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Lexus | Opel |
| Model | RX | Antara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
