1961 Simca Oceane vs. 1961 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, both 1961 Simca Oceane and 1961 Vauxhall Velox were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Vauxhall Velox (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 265 kg more than 1961 Simca Oceane. 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, 1961 Vauxhall Velox (201 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1961 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Simca Oceane | 1961 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | Simca | Vauxhall |
Model | Oceane | Velox |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 48 L |