2010 Opel Antara 2.4 vs. 2010 Opel Antara 3.2
To start off, both 2010 Opel Antara 2.4 and 2010 Opel Antara 3.2 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Opel Antara 3.2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Antara 3.2 (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara 2.4. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Antara 3.2 should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara 2.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara 3.2 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2010 Opel Antara 2.4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Opel Antara 3.2 (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Antara 2.4. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Antara 3.2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Antara 2.4. 2010 Opel Antara 3.2 has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Antara 2.4 has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Antara 2.4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Opel Antara 3.2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Opel Antara 2.4 | 2010 Opel Antara 3.2 | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Antara | Antara |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2404 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
