1972 AMC Matador vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 21 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 465 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | Carina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
