1978 BMW M1 vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1960 Simca Oceane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | M1 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 55 L |
