1972 AMC Matador vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 826 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla 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.
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1972 AMC Matador | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | AMC | Toyota |
Model | Matador | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2340 mm |