2009 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Signum would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Signum (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum weights approximately 406 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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, 2006 Opel Signum (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2006 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Signum |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
