2000 Opel Signum vs. 2000 TVR Cerbera
To start off, both 2000 Opel Signum and 2000 TVR Cerbera were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2000 Opel Signum. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Signum weights approximately 355 kg more than 2000 TVR Cerbera.
Because 2000 TVR Cerbera 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 TVR Cerbera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Signum. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Opel Signum | 2000 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Opel | TVR |
Model | Signum | Cerbera |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |