1972 AMC Matador vs. 1974 Zastava 1300

To start off, 1974 Zastava 1300 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 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 91 more horse power than 1974 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1974 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 607 kg more than 1974 Zastava 1300. 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 (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Zastava 1300. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1974 Zastava 1300 has manual transmission. 1974 Zastava 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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