1974 AMC Matador vs. 1970 Seat 124
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 124 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 156 more horse power than 1970 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 856 kg more than 1970 Seat 124. 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1970 Seat 124 | |
| Make | AMC | Seat |
| Model | Matador | 124 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
