1972 AMC Matador vs. 2007 BMW M
To start off, 2007 BMW M 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M weights approximately 1 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, 2007 BMW M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2007 BMW M | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Matador | M |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 3245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 55 L |
