2002 Alpina B3 vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 2002 Alpina B3 is newer by 42 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 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B3 weights approximately 512 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.
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, 2002 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B3 | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Alpina | Simca |
| Model | B3 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |
