1974 AMC Matador vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1974 AMC Matador. 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 AMC Matador. (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1957 Buick 40 | |
| Make | AMC | Buick |
| Model | Matador | 40 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3110 mm |
