1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Dodge Dart 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 Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 235 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart. 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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | AMC | Dodge |
| Model | Matador | Dart |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| 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 | 469 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
