2005 Opel Signum vs. 2005 Subaru Traviq
To start off, both 2005 Opel Signum and 2005 Subaru Traviq were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Traviq is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Signum (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Traviq. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Traviq. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Signum weights approximately 84 kg more than 2005 Subaru Traviq. 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 Opel Signum (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Traviq. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Traviq.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Signum | 2005 Subaru Traviq | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Signum | Traviq |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
