2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2004 Opel Signum

To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Signum would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2004 Opel Signum. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1043 kg more than 2004 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Signum. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Signum.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2004 Opel Signum
Make Land Rover Opel
Model Range Rover Sport Signum
Year Released 2010 2004
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5000 cc 3175 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 510 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 624 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2638 kg 1595 kg
Vehicle Length 4783 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1933 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1783 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2743 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 52 L


 

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