1972 AMC Matador vs. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 23 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 506 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Matador | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 105 L |
