1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1960 Simca Oceane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Simca Oceane weights approximately 220 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Lotus | Simca |
| Model | Seven | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 55 L |
