1953 Nissan Sports vs. 1998 Opel Signum
To start off, 1998 Opel Signum is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Signum (99 HP @ 3120 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Signum weights approximately 845 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Opel Signum (185 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 1998 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sports | Signum |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 1909 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3120 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2840 mm |
