1958 Simca Oceane vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 52 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1958 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 605 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.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Simca Oceane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Simca Oceane | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Simca | Subaru |
| Model | Oceane | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
