1972 AMC Matador vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 20 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 84 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968.
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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Matador | 968 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 74 L |
