2000 Seat Salsa vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, 2006 Opel Signum is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Salsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Salsa would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa 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, 2006 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Salsa. (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Seat Salsa | 2006 Opel Signum | |
Make | Seat | Opel |
Model | Salsa | Signum |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |