1956 Simca Oceane vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 19 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 30 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Simca Oceane | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Oceane | Corona |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
