1972 AMC Matador vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 7 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, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 135 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. 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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1979 Buick Regal | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Matador | Regal |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
