2010 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Opel Signum
To start off, 2010 Acura MDX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Signum would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 394 kg more than 2005 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX 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, 2005 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura MDX | 2005 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | MDX | Signum |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
