2004 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2004 BMW 525 and 2004 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (193 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Opel Signum. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 276 kg more than 2004 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Opel Signum, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Signum. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2004 Opel Signum | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 525 | Signum |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
