1957 Simca Oceane vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1957 Simca Oceane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Simca Aronde (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Oceane weights approximately 10 kg more than 1955 Simca Aronde.
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 Simca Oceane (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Simca Aronde. (88 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1957 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Simca Oceane | 1955 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Simca | Simca |
Model | Oceane | Aronde |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |