1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1957 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 2,774 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 450 kg more than 1957 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 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1957 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Flaminia | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 42 L |
