2006 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Signum would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Opel Signum. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Signum weights approximately 381 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2003 Opel Signum (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2003 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Signum |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2198 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
