1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1974 Skoda 110 L
To start off, both 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera and 1974 Skoda 110 L were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,588 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1974 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera weights approximately 397 kg more than 1974 Skoda 110 L. 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 Matra-Simca Bagheera (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1974 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Skoda |
| Model | Bagheera | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2588 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.7 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 31 L |
