2003 Avanti Studebaker vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2003 Avanti Studebaker and 2003 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,751 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Avanti Studebaker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Avanti Studebaker (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2003 Opel Signum. (152 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Avanti Studebaker should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Avanti Studebaker weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2003 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Avanti Studebaker is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Avanti Studebaker will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Avanti Studebaker (425 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Signum. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Avanti Studebaker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Avanti Studebaker | 2003 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Avanti | Opel |
| Model | Studebaker | Signum |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6751 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2775 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 2840 mm |
