2004 Opel Signum vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2004 Opel Signum and 2004 Volkswagen Touran 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 35 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Signum weights approximately 112 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Opel Signum | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
Model | Signum | Touran |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |