1972 AMC Matador vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M 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, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti M.
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, 2012 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | AMC | Infiniti |
| Model | Matador | M |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 67 L |
