2006 Honda FR-V vs. 2003 Vauxhall Signum
To start off, 2006 Honda FR-V is newer by 3 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Signum (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Honda FR-V. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Signum should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda FR-V weights approximately 51 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Signum.
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, 2003 Vauxhall Signum (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda FR-V. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Vauxhall Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda FR-V | 2003 Vauxhall Signum | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | FR-V | Signum |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
