2005 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Signum would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Signum (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Signum weights approximately 512 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2003 Opel Signum (240 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2003 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Signum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
