1972 AMC Matador vs. 1983 Toyota Century
To start off, 1983 Toyota Century is newer by 11 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Century weights approximately 95 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, 1972 AMC Matador (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1983 Toyota Century | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | Century |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |
