1992 BMW 538 vs. 1957 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1992 BMW 538 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 538 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 538 (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1957 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 538 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1957 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, 1992 BMW 538 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 538 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 538 | 1957 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 538 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
