1972 AMC Matador vs. 1977 Buick Electra
To start off, 1977 Buick Electra is newer by 5 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 80 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1977 Buick Electra | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Matador | Electra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3030 mm |
