1961 Simca Oceane vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca Oceane weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1961 Simca Oceane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Simca Oceane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Simca Oceane | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Oceane | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
