2004 Opel Signum vs. 2004 Rover Streetwise

To start off, both 2004 Opel Signum and 2004 Rover Streetwise 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 73 more horse power than 2004 Rover Streetwise. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover Streetwise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Signum weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 Rover Streetwise. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover Streetwise. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover Streetwise.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Opel Signum 2004 Rover Streetwise
Make Opel Rover
Model Signum Streetwise
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 241 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 88.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 220 km/hour 177 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L