2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2005 Opel Signum
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Signum would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Signum (124 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Signum weights approximately 530 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Opel Signum (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2005 Opel Signum has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Opel Signum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2005 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Strada | Signum |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
