1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Simca Oceane
To start off, both 1956 Austin A 40 and 1956 Simca Oceane were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 80 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 Austin A 40 (100 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm). This means 1956 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1956 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 40 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 90 Nm |
| 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 | 1050 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 |
