2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2006 Kia Picanto 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Signum (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 520 kg more than 2006 Opel 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, 2006 Opel Signum (168 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto. 2006 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Signum has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Signum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Kia Picanto | 2006 Opel Signum | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Picanto | Signum |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |