2008 Opel Signum vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Opel Signum and 2008 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Signum (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Signum weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia. 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 (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Signum | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Signum | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
