2012 Nissan Armada vs. 2001 Opel Signum
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada is newer by 11 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2001 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 799 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 2012 Nissan Armada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Armada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Opel Signum, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Signum. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Armada | 2001 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Armada | Signum |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2469 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5276 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2014 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3129 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
