2000 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1998 Opel Signum
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Signum would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Signum (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Lanos weights approximately 155 kg more than 1998 Opel Signum.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Lanos | 1998 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Daewoo | Opel |
| Model | Lanos | Signum |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1348 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
