1961 Simca Oceane vs. 1964 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1964 Triumph TR4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph TR4 (100 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1961 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph TR4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca Oceane weights approximately 5 kg more than 1964 Triumph TR4.
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, 1964 Triumph TR4 (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph TR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Simca Oceane | 1964 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Simca | Triumph |
| Model | Oceane | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 53 L |
