1972 AMC Matador vs. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville 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 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 505 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, 1972 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | AMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Matador | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3140 mm |
