1974 AMC Matador vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 88 kg more than 1974 AMC Matador.
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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
| Make | AMC | Daimler |
| Model | Matador | One-O-Four |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
