1972 AMC Matador vs. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 31 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 37 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador.
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 (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2003 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | AMC | SsangYong |
| Model | Matador | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
