1978 Honda Accord vs. 1956 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1956 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Simca Oceane weights approximately 34 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 1956 Simca Oceane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Simca Oceane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (126 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1956 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Accord | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
