1972 AMC Matador vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster 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 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 9 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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 (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | AMC | Smart |
| Model | Matador | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
