1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 4 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Oceane weights approximately 410 kg more than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
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, 1959 Simca Oceane (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
Make | Abarth | Simca |
Model | Mono 1000 | Oceane |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |