1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2006 Opel Signum
To start off, 2006 Opel Signum is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Signum (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Signum weights approximately 245 kg more than 1980 Holden Kingswood. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Holden Kingswood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Holden Kingswood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Signum, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 2006 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Kingswood | Signum |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
