2001 Toyota Corolla vs. 2001 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2001 Toyota Corolla and 2001 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Signum (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Corolla.
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 (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (132 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Corolla. 2001 Opel Signum has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Opel Signum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Corolla | 2001 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Corolla | Signum |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3173 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2640 mm |
