2011 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Opel Antara would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2009 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 55 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.
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, 2011 Audi A6 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A6 | 2009 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | A6 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1458 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
