1972 AMC Matador vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 56 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, 1972 AMC Matador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2005 Infiniti M | |
| Make | AMC | Infiniti |
| Model | Matador | M |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
