2008 Pontiac G6 vs. 2008 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2008 Pontiac G6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G6 (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Signum weights approximately 318 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G6.
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 (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac G6. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac G6 | 2008 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Pontiac | Opel |
| Model | G6 | Signum |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
