1974 AMC Matador vs. 1972 AMC Matador
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Matador 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 70 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 87 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1972 AMC Matador | |
| Make | AMC | AMC |
| Model | Matador | Matador |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 76 L |
