1972 AMC Matador vs. 2011 Alpina B5
To start off, 2011 Alpina B5 is newer by 39 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, 2011 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B5 weights approximately 76 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, 2011 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2011 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | AMC | Alpina |
| Model | Matador | B5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
