1972 AMC Matador vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 104 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Matador | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |
