1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera. 1980 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera has manual transmission. 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Nissan |
| Model | Bagheera | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1442 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
