2010 Toyota Avalon vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Antara weights approximately 262 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2011 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Avalon. 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, 2010 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Avalon | 2011 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Avalon | Antara |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1583 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
