1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Nova and 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 650 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (340 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Nova | Bagheera |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2380 mm |
