1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera would be higher. At 2,283 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (74 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 610 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, 1995 Nissan Serena (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Nissan |
| Model | Bagheera | Serena |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2740 mm |
