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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 127 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 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Signum. 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Signum. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Signum.
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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 | 3179 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 1536 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |