1999 Hyundai Galloper vs. 1999 Opel Signum

To start off, both 1999 Hyundai Galloper and 1999 Opel Signum were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Hyundai Galloper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Signum (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Galloper. (98 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Galloper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Galloper weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1999 Opel Signum.

Because 1999 Hyundai Galloper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Galloper 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, 1999 Opel Signum (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Galloper. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Galloper.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Hyundai Galloper 1999 Opel Signum
Make Hyundai Opel
Model Galloper Signum
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2476 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 98 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 3900 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 241 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 2090 kg 1086 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2580 mm


 

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