2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Opel Signum. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Opel Signum (266 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Colorado | Signum |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
