1959 Simca Oceane vs. 1963 Singer Vogue II
To start off, 1963 Singer Vogue II is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Singer Vogue II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Singer Vogue II (57 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Singer Vogue II should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Singer Vogue II weights approximately 122 kg more than 1959 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, 1963 Singer Vogue II (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Singer Vogue II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Simca Oceane | 1963 Singer Vogue II | |
| Make | Simca | Singer |
| Model | Oceane | Vogue II |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |
