1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1960 Simca Oceane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1960 Simca Oceane.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Fiat 1500 | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1500 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
