1966 Mitsubishi 500 vs. 1961 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1966 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Simca Oceane (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Simca Oceane should accelerate faster than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca Oceane weights approximately 440 kg more than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. 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, 1961 Simca Oceane (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Simca Oceane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Mitsubishi 500 | 1961 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Simca |
| Model | 500 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 34 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2070 mm | 2450 mm |
