1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 DAF 44
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 DAF 44 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1972 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 728 kg more than 1972 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Matador (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 DAF 44 | |
| Make | AMC | DAF |
| Model | Matador | 44 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2260 mm |
