2007 Opel Antara vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2007 Opel Antara and 2007 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 560 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2007 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Porsche Boxster. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster. 2007 Porsche Boxster has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Antara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche Boxster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Antara | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Antara | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
