2000 Opel Signum vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Opel Signum is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Opel Signum. (123 HP @ 3250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Signum weights approximately 550 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Because 1977 Toyota Carina 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 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Opel Signum | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Signum | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
