1979 Citroen Visa vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, 2006 Opel Signum is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Signum (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum weights approximately 758 kg more than 1979 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Opel Signum (168 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Citroen Visa | 2006 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Visa | Signum |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
