1981 Nissan Patrol vs. 1958 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1981 Nissan Patrol is newer by 23 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1103 kg more than 1958 Simca Oceane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Simca Oceane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Patrol | 1958 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | Patrol | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2450 mm |
