1956 Simca Oceane vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Simca Oceane weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1956 Simca Oceane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Simca Oceane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Toyota Corolla (103 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm). This means 1986 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Simca Oceane | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Oceane | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
