1972 AMC Matador vs. 2005 BMW 760
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 33 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 6,128 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 610 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, 2005 BMW 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2005 BMW 760 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Matador | 760 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 6128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| 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 | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 88 L |
