1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Citroen SM
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Citroen SM were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 82 more horse power than 1972 Citroen SM. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen SM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 180 kg more than 1972 Citroen SM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 AMC Matador is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 AMC Matador. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Citroen SM, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen SM. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen SM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Citroen SM | |
| Make | AMC | Citroen |
| Model | Matador | SM |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 25 L |
