1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 TVR M
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 TVR M 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 5 more horse power than 1972 TVR M. (105 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 TVR M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 459 kg more than 1972 TVR M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Matador (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 TVR M. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 TVR M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 TVR M | |
| Make | AMC | TVR |
| Model | Matador | M |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2290 mm |
