2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2002 Opel Signum
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Signum would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Signum (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 413 kg more than 2002 Opel Signum.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (336 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Signum. (250 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2002 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Hyundai | Opel |
| Model | Santa Fe | Signum |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
