1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1300 is newer by 2 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 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1300 (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Oceane weights approximately 10 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300.
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, 1961 Fiat 1300 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 1300 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
