1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1957 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 13 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 30 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1957 Simca Oceane | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
Model | Giulia | Oceane |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 42 L |