1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504 (93 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1979 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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (168 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 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 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Peugeot |
| Model | Bagheera | 504 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1440 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.7 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| 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 | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2900 mm |
