1974 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera
To start off, 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 1,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 350 kg more than 1976 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 Lamborghini Urraco (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Urraco | Bagheera |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2380 mm |
