2001 Opel Signum vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Opel Signum. (144 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 272 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, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Signum. (220 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Signum | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Signum | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
