1972 AMC Matador vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 1972 AMC Matador (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 461 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 AMC Matador. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | AMC | Honda |
| Model | Matador | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
