1972 AMC Matador vs. 2000 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 686 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2000 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | AMC | Bentley |
| Model | Matador | Continental |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 717 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2970 mm |
