2000 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Signum (125 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Signum weights approximately 584 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2001 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Lancer | Signum |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
