2003 Opel Signum vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 2003 Opel Signum is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Opel Signum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Signum (175 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Signum weights approximately 615 kg more than 1956 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Signum | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Opel | Wartburg |
| Model | Signum | 311 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 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 |
