1972 AMC Matador vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia is newer by 14 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, 1986 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 289 kg more than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Matador | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |
