2001 Seat Tango vs. 2005 Opel Signum
To start off, 2005 Opel Signum is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Tango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Tango would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Signum weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango.
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, 2005 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Tango. (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Tango. 2005 Opel Signum has automatic transmission and 2001 Seat Tango has manual transmission. 2001 Seat Tango will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Opel Signum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Tango | 2005 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Seat | Opel |
| Model | Tango | Signum |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
