1965 Fiat 2300 vs. 1956 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1965 Fiat 2300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1956 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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 2300 | 1956 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Fiat | Simca |
| Model | 2300 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
