1970 Riley 4 vs. 1957 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 178 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 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1970 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Riley 4 | 1957 Simca Oceane | |
Make | Riley | Simca |
Model | 4 | Oceane |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |