1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera weights approximately 155 kg more than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Matra-Simca | Morgan |
Model | Bagheera | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1440 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2450 mm |