1959 Rover P4 vs. 1958 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1959 Rover P4 is newer by 1 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1958 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 500 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, 1959 Rover P4 (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Rover P4 | 1958 Simca Oceane | |
Make | Rover | Simca |
Model | P4 | Oceane |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |