2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2001 Opel Signum
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Signum would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2001 Opel Signum. (125 HP @ 3250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 598 kg more than 2001 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Signum. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2001 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Titan | Signum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
