1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Toyota Sprinter were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 735 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. 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 (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1586 cc |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2340 mm |
