1972 AMC Matador vs. 2002 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 30 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 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 820 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, 2002 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2002 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | AMC | Bentley |
| Model | Matador | Azure |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 750 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2970 mm |
