1959 Simca Oceane vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 51 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 781 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, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Simca Oceane | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Simca | Chevrolet |
| Model | Oceane | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
