1983 Bitter SC vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bitter SC weights approximately 630 kg more than 1959 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Bitter | Simca |
| Model | SC | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
