2000 Opel Signum vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 2000 Opel Signum is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1301. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1301 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 69 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Signum weights approximately 440 kg more than 1975 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Opel Signum (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Signum | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Opel | Simca |
| Model | Signum | 1301 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
