1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 5 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 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 360 kg more than 1959 Simca Oceane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Spider | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
