1972 AMC Matador vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 37 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, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 319 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2009 BMW 130 | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Matador | 130 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| 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 | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 315 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 | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 53 L |
