1972 AMC Matador vs. 1958 BMW 600
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 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 235 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 1184 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1958 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1958 BMW 600 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 | 1958 BMW 600 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Matador | 600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1710 mm |
