1972 AMC Matador vs. 1989 BMW 750
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 17 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1989 BMW 750 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Matador | 750 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 120 L |
