1974 AMC Matador vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Europa 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 142 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Europa. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa. 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | AMC | Lotus |
| Model | Matador | Europa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 45 L |
