2002 Dodge Caravan vs. 2002 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2002 Dodge Caravan and 2002 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Signum (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Caravan. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 80 kg more than 2002 Opel Signum.
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 Opel Signum (377 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Caravan. 2002 Opel Signum has automatic transmission and 2002 Dodge Caravan has manual transmission. 2002 Dodge Caravan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Opel Signum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Caravan | 2002 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Caravan | Signum |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2428 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
