1972 AMC Matador vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 254 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Matador | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | AMC | Opel |
Model | Matador | Commodore |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |