1964 BMW 700 vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1964 BMW 700 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1964 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1964 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Oceane weights approximately 310 kg more than 1964 BMW 700. 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, 1959 Simca Oceane (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 BMW 700 | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 700 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
