1968 Simca 1301 vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1968 Simca 1301 is newer by 9 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 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1301 (68 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1301 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1959 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, 1968 Simca 1301 (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Simca 1301 | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Simca | Simca |
| Model | 1301 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1475 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
