1972 AMC Matador vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 599 kg more than 1995 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 (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | Carina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
