1972 AMC Matador vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV 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 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1025 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 (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Matador | NV |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 106 L |
