2003 Vauxhall Signum vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Signum would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Signum. (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1134 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Vauxhall Signum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Signum. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Signum.
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2003 Vauxhall Signum | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Vauxhall | Land Rover |
Model | Signum | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2891 mm |