1956 Simca Oceane vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 140 kg more than 1956 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, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (134 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm). This means 1972 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Simca Oceane | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Simca | Vauxhall |
| Model | Oceane | Victor |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
