2000 BMW 730 vs. 1962 Simca Oceane
To start off, 2000 BMW 730 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1962 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 730 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1962 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, 2000 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 730 | 1962 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 730 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 43 L |
