2003 Opel Signum vs. 2003 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, both 2003 Opel Signum and 2003 Vauxhall Vectra 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 (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Signum weights approximately 275 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra. (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Signum | 2003 Vauxhall Vectra | |
Make | Opel | Vauxhall |
Model | Signum | Vectra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |