2003 Opel Signum vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Opel Signum and 2003 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Signum (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Signum weights approximately 305 kg more than 2003 Renault Megane. 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 (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Signum | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Signum | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
