2005 Opel Signum vs. 2005 Rover Streetwise
To start off, both 2005 Opel Signum and 2005 Rover Streetwise were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,174 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Signum (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover Streetwise.
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 (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover Streetwise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Signum | 2005 Rover Streetwise | |
| Make | Opel | Rover |
| Model | Signum | Streetwise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3174 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
