1949 Allard J1 vs. 1962 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1962 Simca Oceane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1962 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Allard J1 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1962 Simca Oceane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1962 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Allard | Simca |
| Model | J1 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 43 L |
