1972 AMC Matador vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 24 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 322 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.
Because 1972 AMC Matador is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 AMC Matador. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 AMC Matador (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | AMC | Plymouth |
| Model | Matador | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2880 mm |
