2002 Honda City vs. 2002 Opel Signum

To start off, both 2002 Honda City 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Signum (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Signum weights approximately 543 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (250 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City. 2002 Opel Signum has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda City has manual transmission. 2002 Honda City 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 Honda City 2002 Opel Signum
Make Honda Opel
Model City Signum
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1343 cc 2172 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 121 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 942 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2710 mm


 

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