1972 AMC Matador vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 26 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 360 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
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, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz Esperante. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1998 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 1998 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | AMC | Panoz |
| Model | Matador | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 59 L |
