2010 Kia Forte vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2010 Kia Forte and 2010 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 623 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte.
Because 2010 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Forte | 2010 Opel Antara | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Forte | Antara |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4481 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |