1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera
To start off, 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera. 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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera | |
| Make | Abarth | Matra-Simca |
| Model | 2200 | Bagheera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2380 mm |
