2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Exige 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2005 Opel Signum. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Signum weights approximately 710 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Signum, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Exige (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Signum. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2005 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Exige | Signum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |
