2004 Morgan 4 vs. 2004 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2004 Morgan 4 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Signum (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Signum weights approximately 590 kg more than 2004 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Morgan 4 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 Morgan 4. 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 Opel Signum (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Morgan 4 | 2004 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Morgan | Opel |
| Model | 4 | Signum |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
