1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1965 MG Midget
To start off, 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 MG Midget. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 MG Midget would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1965 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera weights approximately 165 kg more than 1965 MG Midget. 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, 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG Midget. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1965 MG Midget | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | MG |
| Model | Bagheera | Midget |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2032 mm |
