1972 AMC Matador vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1999 Toyota Venture is newer by 27 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, 1972 AMC Matador (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 144 kg more than 1999 Toyota Venture. 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, 1999 Toyota Venture, 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | Venture |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
