2007 Honda Element vs. 1959 Simca Oceane
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1959 Simca Oceane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Simca Oceane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1959 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Element | Oceane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
