1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1956 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Oceane would be higher. Both 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1956 Simca Oceane are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Simca Oceane weights approximately 95 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1956 Simca Oceane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | Giulietta | Oceane |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 90 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |