1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 23 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 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, 2001 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 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 | 2001 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Noble |
| Model | Bagheera | M12 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1442 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.7 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2440 mm |
