1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Mazda 818 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 187 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 734 kg more than 1972 Mazda 818. 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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | AMC | Mazda |
| Model | Matador | 818 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2320 mm |
