2003 Citroen C2 vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C2 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Signum (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C2. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Signum weights approximately 599 kg more than 2003 Citroen C2. 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, 2003 Opel Signum (166 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C2. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C2 | 2003 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | C2 | Signum |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 60 L |
