1975 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1956 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Simca Oceane weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Daihatsu Charmant.
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, 1975 Daihatsu Charmant (91 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm). This means 1975 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Daihatsu Charmant | 1956 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Simca |
| Model | Charmant | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2450 mm |
