1998 Daewoo Matiz vs. 1998 Opel Signum
To start off, both 1998 Daewoo Matiz and 1998 Opel Signum were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Signum (99 HP @ 3120 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Signum weights approximately 742 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1998 Opel Signum (185 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Matiz | 1998 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Matiz | Signum |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3120 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
