1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera
To start off, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera weights approximately 130 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
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, 1965 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera | |
Make | Marcos | Matra-Simca |
Model | 1800 | Bagheera |
Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2380 mm |