2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic 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 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Signum (124 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Signum weights approximately 443 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, 2005 Opel Signum (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Opel Signum | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Signum |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |