1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1958 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1958 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 358 kg more than 1958 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1958 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Spider | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1290 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 | 220 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 972 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 | 46 L | 55 L |
