2012 Opel Antara vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, both 2012 Opel Antara and 2012 Land Rover LR2 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 Land Rover LR2.
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 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Antara | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Land Rover |
| Model | Antara | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
