1958 Simca Oceane vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1958 Simca Oceane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Oceane weights approximately 12 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Simca Oceane (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Simca Oceane | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Simca | Wartburg |
| Model | Oceane | 312 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
