2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Vauxhall Signum
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 722 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Signum.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Signum. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Signum.
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2005 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Vauxhall Signum | |
Make | Land Rover | Vauxhall |
Model | Defender | Signum |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2840 mm |