2004 Opel Signum vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2004 Opel Signum and 2004 Renault Kangoo 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) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Signum weights approximately 450 kg more than 2004 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Opel Signum (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
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2004 Opel Signum | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Signum | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |