1974 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Sprinter 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 158 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 1036 kg more than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1972 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | AMC | Toyota |
| Model | Matador | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |
