1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1959 Simca Oceane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Simca Oceane (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1400 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
