2003 Lada 111 vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2003 Lada 111 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Signum (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2003 Lada 111. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Signum weights approximately 650 kg more than 2003 Lada 111. 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 (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada 111. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada 111. 2003 Opel Signum has automatic transmission and 2003 Lada 111 has manual transmission. 2003 Lada 111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Opel Signum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lada 111 | 2003 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Lada | Opel |
| Model | 111 | Signum |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
