1957 BMW 503 vs. 1956 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1957 BMW 503 is newer by 1 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 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1956 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 503 weights approximately 530 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, 1957 BMW 503 (222 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm). This means 1957 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 503 | 1956 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 503 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
