2010 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1999 Opel Signum
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Signum would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1999 Opel Signum. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Signum.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 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, 2010 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Signum. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover LR3 | 1999 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Land Rover | Opel |
| Model | LR3 | Signum |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
