1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1976 Peugeot 304
To start off, both 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera and 1976 Peugeot 304 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Peugeot 304 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Because 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Peugeot 304, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera (108 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1976 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Peugeot |
| Model | Bagheera | 304 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| 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 | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2600 mm |
