2005 Hyundai Atos vs. 2005 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Atos 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 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Signum (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Signum weights approximately 675 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Atos. 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 (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Atos | 2005 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Atos | Signum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1085 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
