1972 AMC Matador vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 17 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 AMC Matador. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | AMC | Subaru |
| Model | Matador | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
