1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 350 kg more than 1974 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, 1960 Toyota Crown (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1960 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Bagheera | Crown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2540 mm |
