1972 AMC Matador vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 670 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. 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, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1957 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1957 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 90 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |
