2004 Opel Signum vs. 2004 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2004 Opel Signum and 2004 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Signum (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Signum weights approximately 430 kg more than 2004 Skoda Fabia. 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 (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Opel Signum | 2004 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Opel | Skoda |
Model | Signum | Fabia |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |