2009 Opel Antara vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2009 Opel Antara and 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 133 kg more than 2009 Opel Antara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Opel Antara | 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Opel | Jeep |
| Model | Antara | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
