1978 Austin Marina vs. 1958 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Oceane weights approximately 90 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina.
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, 1978 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1958 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | Marina | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
