2012 Opel Combo vs. 2012 Opel Insignia

To start off, both 2012 Opel Combo and 2012 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Opel Combo. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Combo.

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, 2012 Opel Insignia (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Combo. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Combo.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Opel Combo 2012 Opel Insignia
Make Opel Opel
Model Combo Insignia
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1364 cc 1956 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 126 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1856 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1498 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2737 mm


 

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