1972 AMC Matador vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 110 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 231 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Matador | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
Model | Matador | Impala |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3100 mm |