2004 Opel Signum vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 7 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Signum (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 Opel Signum.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Signum. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Signum | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Opel | Tata |
| Model | Signum | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
