1993 Rover 200 vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1960 Simca Oceane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Rover | Simca |
| Model | 200 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
