1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Simca 1000 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (52 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 664 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. 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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
Make | AMC | Simca |
Model | Matador | 1000 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1118 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2230 mm |