1972 AMC Matador vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 149 kg more than 1983 Toyota Crown. 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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
