1957 Maserati 450 vs. 1957 Simca Oceane
To start off, both 1957 Maserati 450 and 1957 Simca Oceane were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1957 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Oceane weights approximately 180 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450.
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 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Maserati 450 | 1957 Simca Oceane | |
Make | Maserati | Simca |
Model | 450 | Oceane |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4476 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 970 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |