1957 Simca Oceane vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Simca Oceane weights approximately 150 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Oceane. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1957 Simca Oceane has manual transmission. 1957 Simca Oceane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Simca Oceane | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Oceane | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
