2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Signum (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Signum weights approximately 480 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. 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 (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 Opel Signum | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Palio | Signum |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2500 mm |