1972 AMC Matador vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT 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 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 139 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Matador | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |
