2008 Mazda Premacy vs. 2001 Opel Signum
To start off, 2008 Mazda Premacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Signum would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Opel Signum. (125 HP @ 3250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Signum weights approximately 225 kg more than 2008 Mazda Premacy.
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, 2001 Opel Signum (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Premacy | 2001 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Premacy | Signum |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
