1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1962 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1962 Simca Oceane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Fiat 1900 (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 1900 | 1962 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1900 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 1175 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 43 L |
