2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2001 Land Rover Freelander and 2001 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2001 Opel Signum (280 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2001 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. 2001 Opel Signum has automatic transmission and 2001 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Opel Signum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 Opel Signum | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Signum |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 280 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |