1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 13 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 404 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Plymouth | Simca |
| Model | Valiant | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
