1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1956 Simca Oceane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Simca Oceane (90 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm). This means 1956 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1956 Simca Oceane | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | A 40 | Oceane |
Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |