1998 Opel Signum vs. 1998 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 1998 Opel Signum and 1998 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Signum (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1998 Toyota RAV4. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1998 Opel Signum.
Because 1998 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 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, 1998 Opel Signum (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota RAV4. (178 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Opel Signum | 1998 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Signum | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |