2008 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2008 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera 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 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera (257 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2008 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Brera | Antara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
