1972 AMC Matador vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 690 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 482 kg more than 1997 TVR Speed 12.
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 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | AMC | TVR |
| Model | Matador | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2650 mm |
