2010 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2010 Opel Insignia. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Insignia.
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, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Insignia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Insignia. 2010 Opel Insignia has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet HHR has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet HHR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Chevrolet HHR | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | HHR | Insignia |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4483 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1588 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2629 mm | 2737 mm |