1968 Mazda Familia vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, 2006 Opel Signum is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Signum (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum weights approximately 875 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. 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 (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda Familia | 2006 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Familia | Signum |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
