2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Opel Antara

To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Antara would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2007 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 265 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.

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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Porsche 911 2007 Opel Antara
Make Porsche Opel
Model 911 Antara
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 444 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 620 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.4 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 17.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 307 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.2 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1855 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.3 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 65 L


 

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