1960 Simca Oceane vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Simca Oceane weights approximately 190 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Simca Oceane | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Simca | Toyota |
Model | Oceane | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 46 L |