2000 Opel Signum vs. 2004 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Corsa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Signum would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Signum (123 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Signum weights approximately 675 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. 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 (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Signum | 2004 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
| Model | Signum | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
