1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Peugeot |
| Model | Bagheera | 203 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.8 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2580 mm |
