1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1998 Nissan Serena is newer by 24 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 69 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 183 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, 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Nissan |
| Model | Bagheera | Serena |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2588 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
