1972 AMC Matador vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 41 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 10 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Matador | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1375 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 61 L |
