2001 Opel Signum vs. 2001 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2001 Opel Signum and 2001 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Skoda Octavia (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Opel Signum. (144 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Signum weights approximately 6 kg more than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Because 2001 Skoda Octavia 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 Skoda Octavia 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 (220 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Signum | 2001 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Signum | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
