2005 Honda Insight vs. 1961 Simca Oceane
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Simca Oceane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1961 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Simca Oceane weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Honda Insight.
Because 1961 Simca Oceane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Simca Oceane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 1961 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Insight | Oceane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
