1960 Simca Oceane vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 22 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, 1960 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Simca Oceane weights approximately 220 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1960 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Simca Oceane | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Oceane | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
