2006 Hyundai Atos vs. 2005 Vauxhall Signum
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Atos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Signum would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Signum (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Signum should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Vauxhall Signum (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Atos | 2005 Vauxhall Signum | |
| Make | Hyundai | Vauxhall |
| Model | Atos | Signum |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2840 mm |
