1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 910 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera has manual transmission. 1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Matra-Simca Bagheera | 1998 Nissan President | |
Make | Matra-Simca | Nissan |
Model | Bagheera | President |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1440 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3040 mm |