2001 Honda Insight vs. 2003 Vauxhall Signum
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Signum is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Signum (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Signum should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Signum weights approximately 604 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Vauxhall Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 2003 Vauxhall Signum | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Insight | Signum |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
