1972 AMC Matador vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 244 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Matador | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |
