1961 Simca Oceane vs. 1969 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1969 Skoda 110 L is newer by 8 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca Oceane weights approximately 165 kg more than 1969 Skoda 110 L. 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 Simca Oceane (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Simca Oceane | 1969 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Simca | Skoda |
| Model | Oceane | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 31 L |
