1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1959 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera weights approximately 155 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Matra-Simca | Morgan |
Model | Bagheera | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1442 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2440 mm |