2012 Toyota Venza vs. 2001 Opel Signum
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Signum (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 96 kg more than 2001 Opel Signum.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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, 2001 Opel Signum (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Venza | 2001 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Venza | Signum |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 3173 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 52 L |
