1972 AMC Matador vs. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 819 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | AMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Matador | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 91 L |
