1972 AMC Matador vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 40 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 577 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, 1972 AMC Matador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | AMC | GMC |
| Model | Matador | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
