2005 Opel Signum vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2005 Opel Signum and 2005 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc, 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Opel Signum. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 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 SsangYong Rexton (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Signum. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Signum | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Signum | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 2874 cc |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
