2007 Dodge Charger vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1373 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 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane. 2007 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1960 Simca Oceane has manual transmission. 1960 Simca Oceane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Dodge | Simca |
| Model | Charger | Oceane |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
