2005 Opel Corsa vs. 2005 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2005 Opel Corsa 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 18 more horse power than 2005 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Signum weights approximately 506 kg more than 2005 Opel Corsa. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Corsa | 2005 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Corsa | Signum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 11.2 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 | 1104 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
