1999 Opel Signum vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1999 Opel Signum is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Signum (123 HP @ 3250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Signum weights approximately 650 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Opel Signum (271 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Signum | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Opel | Wartburg |
| Model | Signum | 312 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
