1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Seat 124
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Seat 124 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 191 more horse power than 1972 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 700 kg more than 1972 Seat 124. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Seat 124 | |
| Make | AMC | Seat |
| Model | Matador | 124 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2430 mm |
