2001 Opel Signum vs. 2001 Seat Toledo

To start off, both 2001 Opel Signum and 2001 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Signum (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Signum weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Toledo. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Toledo.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Opel Signum 2001 Seat Toledo
Make Opel Seat
Model Signum Toledo
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 149 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 55 L


 

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