1971 Mazda Familia vs. 1998 Opel Signum
To start off, 1998 Opel Signum is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Signum (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Signum weights approximately 822 kg more than 1971 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, 1998 Opel Signum (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Familia | 1998 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | Familia | Signum |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| 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 | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1566 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 |
