2002 Opel Signum vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Opel Signum is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Opel Signum. (100 HP @ 3120 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Signum weights approximately 460 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Opel Signum (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Signum | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Signum | Carina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3120 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
