2004 Opel Signum vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Signum would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Signum (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 Opel Signum.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Opel Signum (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Signum | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Signum | Clio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
