1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 600 and 1960 Simca Oceane were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Simca Oceane weights approximately 375 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1960 Simca Oceane (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 600 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |
