2004 Honda Life vs. 2002 Opel Signum
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Signum would be higher. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Signum (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Signum weights approximately 820 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life 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, 2002 Opel Signum (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 2002 Opel Signum has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Opel Signum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2002 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Life | Signum |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2840 mm |
