1972 AMC Matador vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 53 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 770 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
