2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2003 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Signum (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Signum weights approximately 100 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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 Opel Signum (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2003 Opel Signum | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | GTV | Signum |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3175 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |