2000 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Opel Signum
To start off, 2001 Opel Signum is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Signum (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Signum weights approximately 515 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Opel Signum (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2001 Opel Signum | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Signum |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |