2000 Opel Signum vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 10 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Opel Signum. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Signum. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Signum | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Signum | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
