1972 AMC Matador vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1980 Holden Kingswood is newer by 8 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 166 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 364 kg more than 1980 Holden Kingswood. 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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | AMC | Holden |
| Model | Matador | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
