2008 Opel Zafira vs. 2008 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2008 Opel Zafira 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Signum (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Opel Zafira. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Zafira weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 Opel Signum.
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 Zafira (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Signum. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Opel Zafira | 2008 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Opel | Opel |
| Model | Zafira | Signum |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1628 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
