1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Toyota |
| Model | Bagheera | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1442 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
