1972 AMC Matador vs. 1982 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1982 Avanti Avanti is newer by 10 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 102 more horse power than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1982 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 90 kg more than 1982 Avanti Avanti. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1982 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | AMC | Avanti |
| Model | Matador | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2780 mm |
