1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Violet weights approximately 60 kg more than 1976 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, 1973 Nissan Violet (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet 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 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Nissan |
| Model | Bagheera | Violet |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
