1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,440 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera weights approximately 335 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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, 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Matra-Simca | Nissan |
| Model | Bagheera | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1440 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2290 mm |
