1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Volkswagen SP2 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 146 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 700 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Volkswagen SP2 | |
Make | AMC | Volkswagen |
Model | Matador | SP2 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1677 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |