2000 Nissan Stagea vs. 1999 Opel Signum
To start off, 2000 Nissan Stagea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Signum would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Signum (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 344 kg more than 1999 Opel Signum.
Because 2000 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Opel Signum, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Opel Signum (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea. 2000 Nissan Stagea 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. 2000 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Stagea | 1999 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Stagea | Signum |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
