1972 AMC Matador vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 60 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | AMC | Cadillac |
| Model | Matador | ATS |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 61 L |
