1972 AMC Matador vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 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, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Matador | 130 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
