1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1962 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Simca Oceane weights approximately 30 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet.
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, 1977 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Violet | 1962 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | Violet | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
