1962 Reliant Sabre Six vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Oceane weights approximately 154 kg more than 1962 Reliant Sabre Six.
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, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Reliant | Simca |
| Model | Sabre Six | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
