1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Honda Civic 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 202 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 1056 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. 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 Honda Civic, 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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Honda Civic | |
| Make | AMC | Honda |
| Model | Matador | Civic |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2210 mm |
