2004 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Vauxhall Signum
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2004 Vauxhall Signum were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Signum. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Signum weights approximately 8 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156.
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, 2004 Vauxhall Signum (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 156.
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2004 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Vauxhall Signum | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 156 | Signum |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |