2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Stilo and 2006 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Signum (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (94 HP @ 580 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Fiat Stilo. 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, 2006 Opel Signum (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 2006 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Stilo | Signum |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 580 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
