1972 AMC Matador vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 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 233 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 1194 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. 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 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Matador | 500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 38 L |
