1962 Simca Oceane vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 50 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1962 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 415 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Simca Oceane | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Simca | BMW |
| Model | Oceane | 116 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 51 L |
