1999 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 1999 Opel Signum
To start off, both 1999 Mitsubishi Verada 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1999 Opel Signum. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Signum weights approximately 25 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Verada.
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, 1999 Mitsubishi Verada (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Signum. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Signum. 1999 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Signum has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Signum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Mitsubishi Verada | 1999 Opel Signum | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Verada | Signum |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |