1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1958 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1961 Abarth 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Oceane weights approximately 377 kg more than 1961 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, 1958 Simca Oceane (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1958 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1958 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | 600 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 972 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 | 60 L | 55 L |
