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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Signum weights approximately 590 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 Opel Signum (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2002 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Lancer | Signum |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1467 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3120 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
