2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Antara weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Opel Antara. 2011 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 2011 Opel Antara | |
Make | Porsche | Opel |
Model | 911 | Antara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 371 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |