1974 AMC Matador vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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) has 153 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 292 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 AMC Matador. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | AMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Matador | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
