1974 AMC Matador vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe 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 72 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 562 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | AMC | Fiat |
| Model | Matador | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 38 L |
