1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1961 Simca Oceane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca Oceane weights approximately 130 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1961 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Giulietta | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 42 L |
