The Beneteau Antares 12 2020 vs Beneteau Wizz 1981 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Beneteau Antares 12 2020 measures 42,7 feet overall (2020), giving it roughly 28,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Wizz 1981 at 14,5 feet (1981). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Antares 12 2020 tips the scales at 20 081 lbs — 19 927 lbs more than the Beneteau Wizz 1981 at 154 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Beneteau Antares 12 2020 carries a rated maximum of 900 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau Wizz 1981 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Antares 12 2020 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Beneteau Wizz 1981 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Antares 12 2020 could be the deciding factor.

Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Beneteau Antares 12 2020 displaces 20 081 lbs — a 19 927-lb difference over the Beneteau Wizz 1981 at 154 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.

The Beneteau Antares 12 2020 has a documented auxiliary engine of 900 hp.

The Beneteau Wizz 1981 is trailerable — a genuine advantage for sailors who prefer to keep their boat at home or explore multiple sailing venues.