1974 AMC Matador vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 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 114 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 212 kg more than 1958 Rover P5. 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 @ 3100 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | AMC | Rover |
| Model | Matador | P5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 63 L |
