2001 Opel Signum vs. 2001 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 2001 Opel Signum and 2001 Opel Frontera were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Opel Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2001 Opel Signum. (125 HP @ 3250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Frontera weights approximately 110 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.
Because 2001 Opel Frontera 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 Opel Frontera 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 Frontera (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Signum. (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Signum. 2001 Opel Frontera has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Signum has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Signum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Opel Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Signum | 2001 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Signum | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
