2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 Opel Signum
To start off, 2004 Opel Signum is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Signum (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Signum weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 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, 2004 Opel Signum (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | Freelander | Signum |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |
