1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera would be higher. 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 108 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera weights approximately 422 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Bagheera | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2588 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
