2004 Opel Signum vs. 2004 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, both 2004 Opel Signum and 2004 Pontiac Aztek were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Aztek is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Aztek (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Opel Signum. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Aztek should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Aztek weights approximately 450 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 Pontiac Aztek is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Aztek 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, 2004 Pontiac Aztek (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Signum. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Aztek will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Signum | 2004 Pontiac Aztek | |
| Make | Opel | Pontiac |
| Model | Signum | Aztek |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 69 L |
