2011 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Opel Antara would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 260 kg more than 2010 Opel Antara. 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Antara. 2011 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Antara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Cayenne | 2010 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Porsche | Opel |
| Model | Cayenne | Antara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |
