2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Opel Signum
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Signum would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Opel Signum. (125 HP @ 3250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 466 kg more than 2001 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Signum. (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Signum. 2009 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Signum has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Signum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 Opel Signum | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Freelander | Signum |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |