1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera
To start off, 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 455 kg more than 1976 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, 1962 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera | |
| Make | Humber | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Hawk | Bagheera |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
