1972 AMC Matador vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Matador would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 410 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador.
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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Matador | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 95 L |
