1973 Porsche 914 vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 is newer by 14 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Simca Oceane weights approximately 4 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914.
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, 1973 Porsche 914 (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 914 | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Porsche | Simca |
| Model | 914 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
