1972 AMC Matador vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 8 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1036 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | AMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Matador | 600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3910 mm |
