1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, both 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera and 1977 Peugeot 504 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1977 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (133 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Matra-Simca | Peugeot |
Model | Bagheera | 504 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1442 cc | 2304 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.7 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |