2001 Opel Signum vs. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, 2001 Opel Signum is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Peugeot Nautilus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Peugeot Nautilus would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot Nautilus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Opel Signum. (125 HP @ 3250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus weights approximately 380 kg more than 2001 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Opel Signum (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot Nautilus. (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot Nautilus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Signum | 1999 Peugeot Nautilus | |
| Make | Opel | Peugeot |
| Model | Signum | Nautilus |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |
