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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 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 792 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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 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 | 4982 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 775 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 |
