2005 Opel Signum vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2005 Opel Signum and 2005 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Signum (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (150 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Signum weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota MR2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Opel Signum, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Signum | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Signum | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
