2000 Opel Signum vs. 2000 Peugeot 106
To start off, both 2000 Opel Signum and 2000 Peugeot 106 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 106. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Signum weights approximately 694 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 106. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 106. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Signum | 2000 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Signum | 106 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
