1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1957 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 39 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1957 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1480 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 785 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Oceane. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1957 Simca Oceane has manual transmission. 1957 Simca Oceane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 1957 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Bentley | Simca |
| Model | Continental | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 42 L |
