2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2012 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 499 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2012 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2009 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Odyssey | Antara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |
