2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2006 Opel Signum

To start off, both 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 320 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.

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, 2006 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Odyssey 2006 Opel Signum
Make Honda Opel
Model Odyssey Signum
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3473 cc 2958 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 18.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1670 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 60 L


 

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