1998 Honda Life vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, 2003 Opel Signum is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Signum (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Signum weights approximately 905 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 2003 Opel Signum has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Opel Signum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 2003 Opel Signum | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Life | Signum |
Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |