1972 AMC Matador vs. 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 34 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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Matador | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 4310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 76 L |
