2003 Lancia Zeta vs. 2003 Vauxhall Signum

To start off, both 2003 Lancia Zeta and 2003 Vauxhall Signum were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Signum (153 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Zeta. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Signum should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 152 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Signum.

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 (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Zeta. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Zeta.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Lancia Zeta 2003 Vauxhall Signum
Make Lancia Vauxhall
Model Zeta Signum
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 153 HP
Torque 190 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1602 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2840 mm