1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera
To start off, 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
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, 1949 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera | |
| Make | Bristol | Matra-Simca |
| Model | 400 | Bagheera |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2380 mm |
