1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Dodge Challenger
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Dodge Challenger 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 146 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Challenger. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 389 kg more than 1972 Dodge Challenger. 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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Challenger. (256 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Dodge Challenger | |
Make | AMC | Dodge |
Model | Matador | Challenger |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 468 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |