2004 Honda That vs. 2005 Opel Signum

To start off, 2005 Opel Signum is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda That would be higher. At 3,174 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Signum (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2004 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Signum weights approximately 788 kg more than 2004 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda That 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, 2005 Opel Signum (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda That. 2004 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Signum has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Signum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Honda That 2005 Opel Signum
Make Honda Opel
Model That Signum
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 656 cc 3174 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 51 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 61 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 66 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 64 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 822 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 3400 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2840 mm


 

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