2008 Acura TSX vs. 2008 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2008 Acura TSX and 2008 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 581 kg more than 2008 Acura TSX.
Because 2008 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TSX. 2008 Acura TSX has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Antara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Acura TSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TSX | 2008 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | TSX | Antara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
