2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Signum (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2006 Opel Signum.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2006 Opel Signum has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Signum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Opel Signum | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Defender | Signum |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |