2002 Mazda 6 vs. 2002 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2002 Mazda 6 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 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Signum (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (119 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Signum weights approximately 190 kg more than 2002 Mazda 6. 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 (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 6 | 2002 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | 6 | Signum |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
