1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Nissan Sunny 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 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1972 Nissan Sunny. 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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Matador | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |
