1958 Simca Oceane vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1958 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1958 Simca Oceane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Simca Oceane | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Simca | Triumph |
| Model | Oceane | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
