2007 BMW 550 vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 47 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 755 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, 2007 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | BMW | Simca |
| Model | 550 | Oceane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| 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 | 1725 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
