1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Simca Oceane would be higher. Both 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior and 1960 Simca Oceane are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane.
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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Junior | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
