1972 AMC Matador vs. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 369 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Matador | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 117 L |
