1953 Nissan Sports vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, 2006 Opel Signum is newer by 53 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Signum (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum weights approximately 920 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, 2006 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Sports | Signum |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 2958 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1670 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 |
