2008 Nissan Versa vs. 2008 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Versa and 2008 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Insignia (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Versa. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Versa.
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 Insignia (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Versa. 2008 Opel Insignia has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Versa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Versa | 2008 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Versa | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2737 mm |
