2004 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Vauxhall Signum
To start off, both 2004 Ford Fiesta 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 Vauxhall Signum (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Signum should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Signum weights approximately 290 kg more than 2004 Ford Fiesta. 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 Vauxhall Signum (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Vauxhall Signum | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Fiesta | Signum |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1108 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2840 mm |