2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 175 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1 kg more than 2005 Opel Signum.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Opel Signum (370 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Colorado | Signum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
