1972 AMC Matador vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 25 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 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 406 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1997 Nissan President | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Matador | President |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 4492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3040 mm |
