2006 Opel Agila vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2006 Opel Agila 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Signum (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum weights approximately 675 kg more than 2006 Opel Agila. 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 (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Agila | 2006 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Agila | Signum |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.6 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
