1974 AMC Matador vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 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 182 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 607 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Matador | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 20.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
