1972 AMC Matador vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 35 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, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 454 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Matador | 530 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
