1972 AMC Matador vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 670 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. 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, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
| Make | AMC | Honda |
| Model | Matador | Vamos |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 73 L |
