The Opel Antara 2.2 CDTi 4WD aut. with a Sprite Quattro DD with an actual weight of 1653 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Opel is in general very good. And also the weight of the Sprite with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
247
302
Mountains
Risk of snaking
297
155
Weight ratio: 77% (85% of kerbweight)
1653 kg
2136 kg
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Opel Antara 2.2 CDTi 4WD aut. Sprite Quattro DD
Actual Weights
Sprite Quattro DD: 1653 kg.
Opel Antara 2.2 CDTi 4WD aut.: 2136 kg.
Noseweight: 90 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 77%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 247 points).
Speeds of 79 mph (127 km/h) to 84 mph (136 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 302 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 18.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 297 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 21%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 68 mph (110 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Opel is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 77%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 85%.
There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
Recommended noseweight is 90 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 155 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is very good.
If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.