1972 AMC Matador vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot 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, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 225 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador.
Because 1972 AMC Matador is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 AMC Matador. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | AMC | Honda |
| Model | Matador | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 79 L |
