2003 Toyota Corolla vs. 2003 Vauxhall Signum
To start off, both 2003 Toyota Corolla 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Signum (116 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Signum should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Signum weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 Toyota Corolla. 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 Vauxhall Signum (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Toyota Corolla | 2003 Vauxhall Signum | |
Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
Model | Corolla | Signum |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |