2008 Opel Insignia vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2009 Opel Insignia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Insignia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Insignia would be higher. Both 2008 Opel Insignia and 2009 Opel Insignia are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Insignia (177 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Opel Insignia. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Insignia.
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 (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Insignia | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Insignia | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1856 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1498 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2737 mm | 2737 mm |
