2002 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2002 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 1,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Opel Signum. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Signum weights approximately 337 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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 Mitsubishi Lancer (177 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Signum. (165 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2002 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Lancer | Signum |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1833 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
