2008 Opel Antara vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Opel Antara and 2008 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 695 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
Because 2008 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Astra. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Antara | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Opel | Opel |
Model | Antara | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |