2011 Mazda B4000 vs. 2009 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Mazda B4000 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 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Antara weights approximately 625 kg more than 2011 Mazda B4000.
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, 2011 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda B4000 | 2009 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | B4000 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4034 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 65 L |
