1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1961 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 9 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1961 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 197 kg more than 1961 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 AMC Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1961 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | AMC | Simca |
| Model | Gremlin | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
