1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1961 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1961 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1961 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | 90 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 970 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
