1963 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2002 Opel Signum
To start off, 2002 Opel Signum is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Signum (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Signum weights approximately 710 kg more than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Opel Signum (377 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Nissan Bluebird | 2002 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Bluebird | Signum |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1189 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2840 mm |
