2008 Opel Antara vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 358 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Because 2008 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Camry. 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, 2012 Toyota Camry (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Antara. 2012 Toyota Camry 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. 2012 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Antara | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Antara | Camry |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2404 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
