1978 BMW 725 vs. 1956 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 22 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Oceane.
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 BMW 725 (215 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm). This means 1978 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 725 | 1956 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 725 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2450 mm |
