1962 Simca Oceane vs. 1993 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1993 Toyota Cressida is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Cressida (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1962 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 450 kg more than 1962 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, 1993 Toyota Cressida (279 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Oceane. 1993 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1962 Simca Oceane has manual transmission. 1962 Simca Oceane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Simca Oceane | 1993 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Oceane | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
