2000 Opel Signum vs. 2000 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2000 Opel Signum and 2000 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Signum (120 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2000 Opel Agila. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Signum weights approximately 465 kg more than 2000 Opel Agila. 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, 2000 Opel Signum (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Signum | 2000 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Signum | Agila |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 44 L |
