2000 Opel Signum vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Opel Signum is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Signum (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Signum weights approximately 230 kg more than 1955 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 Toyota Crown 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 1955 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Opel Signum (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Signum | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Signum | Crown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2540 mm |
