2008 Opel Antara vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Antara would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 24 kg more than 2008 Opel Antara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Antara | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Antara | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3194 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1869 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1687 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |