1972 AMC Matador vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord 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 11 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | AMC | Honda |
| Model | Matador | Accord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 65 L |
