1959 Simca Oceane vs. 1962 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1962 Toyota Crown is newer by 3 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Simca Oceane. (56 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1959 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Toyota Crown weights approximately 285 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Toyota Crown (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Simca Oceane. (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Simca Oceane | 1962 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Oceane | Crown |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
