2000 Kia Avella vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, 2006 Opel Signum is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Signum (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum weights approximately 565 kg more than 2000 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Opel Signum (168 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2006 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Avella | Signum |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2840 mm |
