2004 Opel Signum vs. 2004 Proton Perdana
To start off, both 2004 Opel Signum and 2004 Proton Perdana were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Proton Perdana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Proton Perdana (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Opel Signum. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Proton Perdana should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Signum weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Proton Perdana.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Proton Perdana (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Signum. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Proton Perdana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Signum | 2004 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Opel | Proton |
| Model | Signum | Perdana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
