2008 Hyundai Getz vs. 2008 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Getz and 2008 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Signum (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Signum weights approximately 413 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Getz. 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, 2008 Opel Signum (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (236 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Getz.
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2008 Hyundai Getz | 2008 Opel Signum | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Getz | Signum |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.5 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 | 1200 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |