2012 Opel Antara vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2012 Opel Antara and 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Antara (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (105 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 398 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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, 2012 Opel Antara (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (145 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Opel Antara | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Opel | Suzuki |
| Model | Antara | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2404 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
