1972 AMC Matador vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 490 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 930. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 930. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1975 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1975 Porsche 930 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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Matador | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | AMC | Porsche |
Model | Matador | 930 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |