1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1962 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1962 Simca Oceane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 255 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1962 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Bristol | Simca |
| Model | 401 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
