2002 Acura CL vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2010 Opel Insignia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2010 Opel Insignia. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Insignia.
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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Insignia. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | CL | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2737 mm |
