1958 Simca Oceane vs. 1982 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corsa is newer by 24 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 1,450 cc, 1982 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Oceane weights approximately 157 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Simca Oceane | 1982 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Oceane | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
