2001 Opel Signum vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Signum would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 640 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 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Signum. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Signum. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Opel Signum | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Signum | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |