1961 Simca Oceane vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1961 Simca Oceane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 280 kg more than 1961 Simca Oceane.
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, 1956 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1956 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Simca Oceane | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Simca | Toyota |
Model | Oceane | Crown |
Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |