1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia 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 24 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera weights approximately 114 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia. 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, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Opel |
| Model | Bagheera | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2420 mm |
