2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Opel Antara would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2011 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Antara weights approximately 343 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Because 2011 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Altima. 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, 2012 Nissan Altima (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Nissan Altima | 2011 Opel Antara | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | Altima | Antara |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2675 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |